Henry II – 1519 – King of France. He was involved in several military conflicts during his reign, including wars against the Habsburgs, the Holy Roman Empire. Henry II was married to Catherine de’ Medici and they had ten children together, including three future kings of France: Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III.

Johann Sebastian Bach – 1685 – a German composer widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in Western music history. Bach composed over a thousand musical works, including orchestral, chamber and choral music.

Dugald Clerk – 1854 – a Scottish engineer best known for the invention of the two-stroke engine cycle, which revolutionized the efficiency and power output of engines. In 1881, he patented his two-stroke engine concept, which laid the foundation for the development of lightweight, high-power engines used in motorcycles, chainsaws, and small power tools.

Eddie Quillan – 1907 – an American actor who appeared in over 90 films and numerous television shows including “The Twilight Zone”, “Night Work”, “The Impostor” and “Perry Mason.”

John Vivyan – 1915 – an American actor best known for his role as the secret agent Simon Templar, in the TV series “The Saint”. He also appeared in films “Mr. Lucky”, “The Lawless Years”, “Rider on a Dead Horse” and “Imitation of Life”.

Ted Post – 1918 – an American film and television director best known for directing films such as “Hang ‘Em High”, a Western starring Clint Eastwood and “Beneath the Planet of the Apes”. He also directed other films like “The Harrad Experiment”, “Go Tell the Spartans” and “Magnum Force”.

William Daniels – 1927 – an American actor best known for his portrayal of Mr. Feeny, in the TV series “Boy Meets World” and its sequel “Girl Meets World”. Daniels has also appeared in numerous other television shows including “St. Elsewhere”, “Knight Rider,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Closer” and “Boston Legal.”

Gordie Howe – 1928 – a Canadian ice hockey player who is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He played in a total of 26 NHL seasons, winning the Stanley Cup four times with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe also won the Hart Trophy (NHL’s Most Valuable Player) a record six times and led the NHL in scoring six times.

Liz Claiborne – 1929 – an American fashion designer and businesswoman. Claiborne founded the Liz Claiborne fashion company in 1976, which became one of the leading women’s apparel brands in the United States, known for its accessible yet stylish clothing, accessories and fragrances.

Richard Chamberlain – 1934 – an American actor best his portrayal of Dr. Kildare in the television series “Dr. Kildare” and as Father Ralph de Bricassart in the miniseries “The Thorn Birds”. Chamberlain has also appeared in films such as “The Towering Inferno”, “The Bourne Identity” and “King Solomon’s Mines”.

Shirley Jones – 1934 – an American actress best known for her role as Laurey Williams in the film adaptation of the musical “Oklahoma!” and as Marian Paroo in the musical film “The Music Man”. Her performance earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in films such as “Carousel”, “April Love” and “Elmer Gantry”.

Nathaniel Taylor – 1938 – an American actor best known for his role as Rollo Lawson in the sitcom “Sanford and Son”. Taylor also appeared in various other television shows and films including “The Redd Foxx Show,” “What’s Happening!!” and “The Jeffersons.”

Christopher Walken – 1943 – an American actor. Some of his notable film roles include “The Deer Hunter”, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, “Annie Hall”, “Pulp Fiction” and “Catch Me If You Can”.

Valerie Curtin – 1945 – an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as “Love, American Style”, “The Bob Newhart Show”, “Rhoda” and “MAS*H”. Curtin also appeared in films such as “The Last Detail”, “Starting Over” and “Soup for One”.

Al Gore – 1948 – an American politician and environmental activist. Gore served as the 45th Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton. In 2006, he released the documentary film “An Inconvenient Truth,” which highlighted the impacts of climate change and brought global attention to the issue.

Rhea Perlman – 1948 – an American actress best known for her role as Carla Tortelli on the sitcom “Cheers”. Perlman has also appeared in films such as “Matilda”, “Canadian Bacon” and “The Sessions”. She has made guest appearances on television shows like “Friends,” “Hot in Cleveland” and “The Mindy Project.”

Ed Marinaro – 1950 – an American actor and former professional football player. He appeared in numerous television shows, including “Hill Street Blues”, “L.A. Law,” “Dynasty” and “Blue Mountain State.” He also appeared in films such as “The Other Woman” and “The UnMiracle”.

Angus Young – 1955 – a Scottish-born Australian musician best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the iconic rock band AC/DC. The band achieved significant success with albums like “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and “For Those About to Rock We Salute You”.

Marc McClure – 1957 – an American actor best known for his portrayal of Jimmy Olsen, the photographer and friend of Superman, in the Superman film series. McClure has also appeared in other popular films including “Back to the Future”, “Apollo 13”, “The Devil’s Advocate” and “That Thing You Do!”.

Mary Cadorette – 1957 – an American actress best known for her role as Bobbie Jo on the television sitcom “Three’s a Crowd”. Cadorette also appeared in shows such as “Murder, She Wrote” and “Growing Pains.”

Tony Cox – 1958 – an American actor. Some of his most notable role is a Marcus in the comedy film “Bad Santa”. Cox has also appeared in other films such as “Me, Myself & Irene”, “Epic Movie” and “Oz the Great and Powerful”.

William McNamara – 1965 – an American actor known for his roles in films such as, “Copycat”, “Chasers” and “Dream a Little Dream”. He has also made appearances on various television shows including “Beyond the Break”, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Monk” and “CSI: Miami.”

Ewan McGregor – 1971 – a Scottish actor best known for his role as the young heroin addict in the film “Trainspotting”. He has also starred in critically acclaimed films such as “Moulin Rouge!,” “Big Fish,” “Black Hawk Down” and “The Impossible.”

Pavel Bure – 1971 – a professional ice hockey player from Russia who is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic forwards to have ever played the game. He was known for his incredible speed, agility, and goal-scoring ability, earning him the nickname “The Russian Rocket.”

Brian Tyree Henry – 1982 – an American actor known for his portrayal of Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles in the television series “Atlanta”. He also appeared in various other television shows including “Boardwalk Empire”, “This Is Us,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Vice Principals”.

1736 – Bellevue Hospital, the first public hospital in the U.S. was established (still in operation to date). The hospital initially served as a small facility for treating the poor and marginalized members of society.

1889 – The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was officially opened. It was constructed as the entrance arch to the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, it has become an iconic symbol of Paris and one of the most recognized landmarks in the world.

1917 – The Virgin Islands were officially transferred to the U.S. along with a U.S. payment to Denmark of $25,000,000 in gold coin. Prior to this date, the islands were under Danish control and known as the Danish West Indies.

1918 – Daylight Saving Time goes into effect in the U.S. for the first time. In was initially implemented as an experiment. During this period, clocks were set forward by one hour on March 31, 1918, and set back on October 27, 1918.

1923 – The first U.S. dance marathon ended in New York City. Alma Cummings danced with six consecutive male partners, setting a world record of 27 hours on her feet.

1932 – Ford Motor Company publicly unveiled its “V-8” (eight-cylinder) engine. The introduction of the Ford Flathead V8 engine revolutionized the automotive industry by making V-8 power more accessible to the average consumer.

1939 – “The Hound of Baskervilles” film was released, directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson.

1949 – Newfoundland became Canada’s tenth province. Prior to that date, Newfoundland had been a separate dominion within the British Empire since 1907.

1967 – Jimi Hendrix first set fire to his guitar during concert at the Finsbury Park Astoria Theatre in London, England. This performance is often regarded as one of the most iconic moments in rock music history.

1985 – The very first WrestleMania took place in Madison Square Garden, in New York City. The main event featured a tag team match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

Snakes have rectangular pupils. The vertical slit allows for a greater range of control over the amount of light entering the snake’s eyes. The narrow, slit-shaped pupils enable them to regulate the amount of light and adjust to different lighting conditions more effectively than round pupils would.

Cats are unable to move their jaws sideways. Their jaws are designed to grasp and tear meat, and the up-and-down movement of their jaws allows for effective biting and chewing. They rely on their sharp teeth and strong jaw muscles to rip and tear pieces of meat into smaller portions.

White is considered the safest color for a car. This is because they are more visible at night when illuminated by headlights. White vehicles also tend to be more visible in daylight, especially in low-light conditions or during inclement weather. According to statistics, white cars are 14% less likely to be involved in an accident than dark cars.