World Events Today
- Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, was consecrated today in 1079
- The former Hollywood star Clint Eastwood, was elected mayor of Carmel, California, today in 1986
- The bodies of 8 men were found in a field in Ontario, Canada, today in 2006, the gang related incident became known as the “Shedden massacre”
Entertainment Events Today
- Lawrence of Arabia, won Best Picture at the 35th Academy Awards today in 1963
- Sandie Shaw, representing the United Kingdom, won the 12th Eurovision Song Contest today in 1967, she sang Puppet on a String
- The American magician David Copperfield, in front of a live audience, made the Statue of Liberty disappear today in 1983
Family Events Today
- The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, died today in 1973 aged 91
- The United States Army General Omar Nelson Bradley, a key commander during World War 2, died today in 1981 aged 88
- Margaret Thatcher, also known as the Iron Lady, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, died today in 2013 aged 87
Main Event Today
- The ancient Greek statue, the Venus de Milo, was discovered today in 1820
National Day Today
- Today, it’s National Zoo Lovers Day