Historical Events
1919 - Serbian, Croatian and Slavic parliment accord for 8 hr work day
1922 - Rebecca Felton of Georgia becomes 1st woman in Senate
1940 - France Vichy government proclaims end to Jewish status
1947 - "Under the Counter" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 27 performances
1953 - 7th NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Montreal 3-1 at Montreal
1960 - "Flair" (CBS' answer to Monitor) premieres on radio with Dick Van Dyke
Famous Birthdays
1882 - A. Y. Jackson, Canadian painter (d. 1974)
1912 - Gabriel Julian, original pianist of Bobby Byrne Orchestra, arranger for Glenn Miller and founder Alabama Cavaliers Jazz Ens
1928 - Christian d'Oriola, France, foils (Olympic-gold-1952, 56)
1951 - Dave Winfield, baseball outfielder (NY Yankees, Blue Jays, Twins)
1952 - Gary Troup, cricketer (NZ lefty pace bowler in 15 Tests 1976-86)
1975 - India.Arie, American singer
Famous Deaths
695 - "White Ewald", helper of Willibrord, murdered
1226 - Saint Francis of Assisi (b. 1181)
1795 - Tula, leader Curacaose slave uprising, executed
1862 - Pleasant Adam Hackleman, Union brig-general, dies in battle at 47
1890 - Andries Andre, actor (Trumpeter-Major), dies at 36
1983 - John K M McCaffery, TV host (One Minute Please), dies at 69
from Today in History | HistoryOrb.com http://ift.tt/QHzM1w
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