Today in History
Historical Events
Taliban take over Kabul. Following the take-over, the Islamic fundamentalist group established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Establishment of Yemen Arab Republic. Gamal Abdel Nasser declared the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic after staging a coup that deposed the King Muhammad Al-Badr
Tripartite Pact is signed. It established the Axis powers during World War II and was signed by representatives of Germany, Italy and Imperial Japan.
The Bali Tiger Goes Extinct. Native to the Indonesian island of Bali, the Bali Tiger was made extinct due to human activities and hunting. On this day, the last known adult Balinese tiger was shot dead.
Constantine I of Greece abdicates. Constantine I of Greece abdicated in favor of his son, George II, after a military revolt.
Famous Births
Born on this day

Avril Lavigne
1984
Canadian singer-songwriter, actress, fashion designer

Lil Wayne
1982
American rapper, actor

Gwyneth Paltrow
1972
American actress, singer

Meat Loaf
1947
American singer-songwriter, producer, actor

Samuel Adams
1722
American politician, 4th Governor of Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
Died on this day

Clara Bow
1965
American actress

Aimee Semple Mc
1944
PhersonCanadian/American evangelist, founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

Edgar Degas
1917
French painter

Braxton Bragg
1876
American general

Ram Mohan Roy
1833
Indian reformer