1992 – The first exoplanets are discovered
Polish astronomer Aleksander Wolszczan announced that he found two planets orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12.
1967 – Dictator Georgios Papadopoulos assumes power in Greece
During his six-year reign, thousands of political opponents were incarcerated and tortured.
1934 – The Surgeon's photo, allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail
In reality, the famous image depicts a toy submarine with a head and neck made of wood putty.
1918 – The Red Baron is killed
Manfred von Richthofen was a legendary German fighter pilot. He earned his renown and nickname by achieving 80 air combat victories in World War I. He was shot down and killed during combat at the age of 25.
1509 – Henry VIII is crowned King of England
In popular culture, the monarch is known mainly for his six marriages, two of which ended with the wife's execution.
1959 – Robert Smith
English singer-songwriter, guitarist
1947 – Iggy Pop
American singer-songwriter, producer, actor
1926 – Queen Elizabeth II
Queen of the United Kingdom
1864 – Max Weber
German economist, sociologist
1838 – John Muir
Scottish/American environmentalist, author
2025 – Pope Francis
Argentinian-born Pope of the Catholic Church
2016 – Prince
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actor
1946 – John Maynard Keynes
English economist
1910 – Mark Twain
American author
1736 – Prince Eugene of Savoy
French-born Field marshal in the Army of the Holy Roman Empire, Austrian general
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