Otto Knows, a Swedish DJ and producer best known for the hit single 'Million Voices,' passed away. He was influential in the Scandinavian EDM scene and worked with artists like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia.
📍 Stockholm, Sweden
Rudolf Hess, high-ranking Nazi official and Hitler’s former deputy, died in Spandau Prison under mysterious circumstances. He had been sentenced to life imprisonment at the Nuremberg Trials.
📍 Berlin, Germany
Vivian Vance, beloved American actress best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on the sitcom *I Love Lucy*, died. Her performances helped shape early television comedy and female friendships on screen.
📍 Belvedere, California, United States
Three American balloonists completed the first successful transatlantic balloon flight in the Double Eagle II, landing in France after departing from Maine. The journey took over five days.
📍 Miserey, France
The Soviet Union began final preparations for the launch of Venera 7, which would later become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from the surface of another planet—Venus.
📍 Baikonur Cosmodrome, Soviet Union
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century and a pioneer of modernism, died. Known for his minimalist design philosophy and the quote 'less is more.'
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Marvel Comics introduced the Black Panther, the first African superhero in mainstream American comics, in *Fantastic Four* #52. The character later became a cultural icon and symbol of representation.
📍 New York City, United States
Indonesia declared its independence from Dutch colonial rule after centuries of occupation. Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the Republic of Indonesia, igniting a revolution that led to international recognition in 1949.
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, American author and social reformer best known for her feminist work *The Yellow Wallpaper*, died. She was a leading voice for women's rights and social equality.
📍 Pasadena, California, United States
Hans Geiger formally described the device that would become known as the Geiger counter, used for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. It became a cornerstone tool in nuclear physics and safety.
📍 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
The U.S. Army established its first Aeronautical Division within the Signal Corps, marking the formal beginning of American military aviation. This unit would later evolve into the U.S. Air Force.
📍 Washington, D.C., United States
Ludwig Bamberger, German economist and politician who co-founded Deutsche Bank, died. He was instrumental in the adoption of the gold standard in Germany and shaped its financial policy.
📍 Berlin, Germany
Mae West, American actress and playwright known for her bold sexual innuendos and defiance of social norms, was born. She became a trailblazer in entertainment and censorship battles.
📍 Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Monty Woolley, American stage and screen actor best known for his role in *The Man Who Came to Dinner*, was born. His sharp wit and theatrical persona made him a standout in early 20th-century entertainment.
📍 New York City, United States
Marcus Garvey, influential Jamaican political activist and proponent of Pan-Africanism, was born. He founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and inspired global Black empowerment movements.
📍 St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Thailand (then Siam) signed a Treaty of Friendship and Commerce with Japan, marking the beginning of formal diplomatic relations between the two Asian powers in the modern era.
📍 Bangkok, Thailand
Samuel Goldwyn, Polish-American film producer and one of the founders of Hollywood’s major studios, was born. His name became synonymous with classic American cinema through Goldwyn Pictures and MGM.
📍 Warsaw, Poland (then Russian Empire)
The first daily weather map was published in *The Times* of London, based on data collected by the British Meteorological Office. It marked a milestone in public meteorology and weather forecasting.
📍 London, England, United Kingdom
José de San Martín, one of the principal leaders of South America's independence from Spanish rule, died. He played a crucial role in the liberation of Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
📍 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Davy Crockett, American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician, was born. He became a legendary figure in American culture and died at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.
📍 Greene County, Tennessee, United States