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Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 742 Charlemagne, emperor (Holy Roman Empire), born.
In 1805 Hans Christian Andersen, danish storyteller, born.
In 1834 Frederic A. Bartholdi, sculptor who created the Statue of Liberty, born.
In 1860 First Italian Parliament met at Turin.
In 1872 Samuel F.B. Morse, the developer of the electric telegraph, died.
In 1875 Walter Chrysler, founded a car company, born.
In 1908 Buddy Ebsen, actor (Beverly Hillbillies, Barnaby Jones), born.
In 1914 Sir Alec Guiness, thespian (credits-too-numerous-to-mention), born.
In 1917 Pres. Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany.
In 1920 Jack Webb, actor (Dragnet, The D.I.), born.
In 1924 Doris Day (in Cincinnatti, Ohio), actor, girl next door, born.
In 1932 Lindbergh turned over $50,000 as ransom for kidnapped son.
In 1935 Sir Watson-Watt granted a patent for RADAR.
In 1948 Emmylou Harris (in Alabama), singer, born.
In 1961 Yuri A. Gagarin, first man in orbit.
In 1974 Arganat Comm publishes report concerning the Yom Kippur War.
In 1974 French president Georges Pompidou died in Paris.
In 1982 Argentina seized the disputed Falkland (Malvinas) Islands from Britain.
In 1982 TV show Dallas premiers.
In 1984 Soyuz T-11 is launched.
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