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Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 757 St Paul I begins his reign as Catholic Pope.
In 1453 Constantinople falls to Muhammad II (Turks); ends Byzantine Empire. Also considered the end of the Middle Ages.
In 1630 Charles II king of England (1660-85), born.
In 1826 Ebenezer Butterick inventor (tissue paper dress pattern), born.
In 1837 Birth of Charles W. Fry, the English musician who, along with his three sons, formed the first Salvation Army brass band.
In 1900 Trademark Escalator registered by Otis Elevator Co..
In 1911 1st running of the Indianapolis 500.
In 1917 John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th U.S. President (1961-1963), born.
In 1922 Ecuador becomes independent.
In 1939 Al Unser, auto racer (Indianapolis 500-1970, 71), born.
In 1953 Hillary and Tenzing become 1st humans to reach top of Mt Everest.
In 1958 Annette Bening, actress (Bugsy, Valmont), born.
In 1977 Sue Press is 1st woman golfer to hit consecutive holes-in one.
In 1980 Larry Bird beats out Magic Johnson for NBA rookie of year.
In 1984 Eric Morecambe comedian (Morecambe and Wise), dies at 58.
In 1985 35 die in rioting between British and Italians at European Cup soccer.
In 1987 Michael Jackson attempts to buy Elephant Man's remains.
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