Historical Events
1765 – Patrick Henry’s historic speech against the Stamp Act, answering a cry of “Treason!” with, “If this be treason, make the most of it!”
1913 – Igor Stravinsky’s ballet score “The Rite of Spring” premieres in Paris, provoking a riot
1932 – The Bonus Army of World War I veterans begins to assemble in Washington, D.C. to request cash bonuses promised to them to be paid in 1945.
1948 – French Championships Men’s Tennis: Frank Parker wins 1st of 2 straight French titles; beats Jaroslav Drobný 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 8-6
1965 – French Championships Women’s Tennis: Australian Lesley Turner Bowrey wins her 2nd French singles crown; upsets doubles partner Margaret Smith 6-3, 6-4
1982 – 1st papal visit to Britain since 1531
Famous Birthdays
1810 – Solomon Meredith, American politician and Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Guilford County, North Carolina (d. 1875)
1880 – Oswald Spengler, German historian and philosopher (Decline of West), born in Blankenburg, Duchy of Brunswick, German Empire (d. 1936)
1903 – Bob Hope [Leslie Townes Hope], British born American entertainer, born in London, England (d. 2003)
1950 – Talat Ali, Pakistani cricket batsman (Pakistan 10 Tests), born in Lahore, Punjab
1955 – Jerry Dengler, Colo Springs, singer (Mason Dixon-Karen Comes Around)
1974 – Myf Warhurst, Australian radio presenter on Triple J and TV personality on Spicks and Specks
Famous Deaths
1691 – Cornelis Tromp, Dutch naval officer and son of Maarten Tromp, dies at 61
1833 – William Marshall, Scottish fiddle composer ( strathspeys The Marchioness of Huntly), dies at 84
1905 – Leon Francis Victor Caron, composer, dies at 55
1956 – Albert H Edelkoort, theologist (Christusverwachting), dies at 65
1987 – Alain Vincx, Belgian stuntman, dies in an accident at 40
1996 – Tamara Toumanova, dancer, dies at 77