1963 – U.S. President John F. Kennedy holds his iconic “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech
The speech was a welcome gesture of support for the people of West Berlin. East Germany had erected the Berlin Wall just two years earlier to stop mass emigration to the West.
1945 – The United Nations Charter is signed
The United Nations is the world's most important international organization.
1936 – The world's first practical helicopter lifts off
The twin-rotor Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was first tested in Bremen, Germany. None of the first prototypes survived World War II but a replica can be seen at the Hubschraubermuseum in Bückeburg, Germany.
1925 – Charlie Chaplin's film “The Gold Rush” receives its premiere
The comedy featuring Chaplin in his famous Little Tramp role is a classic of the silent film genre. The English star actor repeatedly stated that this is the film he wants to be remembered for.
1906 – The first Grand Prix car race is held
The competition was held on a circuit around Le Mans, France and organized by the Automobile Club de France (ACF). Renault's Ferenc Szisz won the competition.
1980 – Michael Vick
American football player
1961 – Greg LeMond
American cyclist
1942 – Gilberto Gil
Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, politician
1909 – Colonel Tom Parker
Dutch/American talent manager
1908 – Salvador Allende
Chilean physician, politician
1975 – Josemaría Escrivá
Spanish priest, saint, founded Opus Dei
1957 – Alfred Döblin
German writer
1856 – Max Stirner
German philosopher
1830 – George IV of the United Kingdom
1810 – Joseph-Michel Montgolfier
French inventor, co-invented the hot air balloon
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