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Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 563 B.C. Gautama Buddha (as celebrated in Japan-Kambutsue), born.
In 217 Caracalla [Marcus Aureiius Antoniius], Roman emperor, dies.
In 1143 John II Byzantine emperor, dies in an accident.
In 1605 Philip IV king of Spain and Portugal (1621-65), born.
In 1766 The first patent is granted for a fire escape... a wicker basket on a pully and a chain, designed by a London watchmaker.
In 1946 League of Nations assembles for last time.
In 1952 President Harry Truman seizes steel industry to avoid a strike.
In 1963 Julian Lennon, musician, son of John Lennon, born.
In 1964 Unmanned Gemini 1 launched.
In 1966 OAO 1, the 1st orbiting astronomical observatory, launched.
In 1968 New socialist constitution of East Germany takes effect.
In 1971 1st legal off-track betting system begins (OTB-New York).
In 1973 Pablo Picasso artist, dies near Mougins, France, at 91.
In 1976 Phil Ochs rock producer, dies.
In 1981 Gen Omar Bradley last 5-star general, dies in NY at 88.
In 1985 India files suit against Union Carbide over Bhopal disaster.
In 1986 Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel, California. It made his day.
In 1990 Twin Peaks with Peggy Lipton premiers on ABC-TV.
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