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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1584 Gutenberg Day
In 1685 George Frideric Handel, Baroque composer in Germany, born.
In 1836 Alamo is besieged by Santa Anna, entire garrison eventually killed.
In 1905 Rotary Club is founded by four men in Chicago.
In 1935 First rocket air mail flight, Greenwood Lake, NY.
In 1940 Peter Fonda, actor, son of Henry, born.
In 1945 US Marines raise flag on Iwo Jima, famous photo and statue.
In 1955 Howard Jones, musician, born.
In 1965 Stan Laurel, Comedian (Laurel and Hardy), died.
In 1997 Scottish scientists announce successful cloning of Dolly the sheep.
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