Important Events
- 1485 – Battle of Bosworth Field: King Richard III of England was defeated and killed, ending the Wars of the Roses. Henry Tudor became King Henry VII, starting the Tudor dynasty.
- 1639 – Madras (Chennai) Founded: The British East India Company bought land from the Nayak rulers, laying the foundation for the city of Madras (now Chennai).
- 1864 – First Geneva Convention Signed: Countries agreed on rules for the treatment of wounded soldiers in war, marking the beginning of modern international humanitarian law.
- 1902 – Cadillac Founded: The Cadillac Automobile Company was established in Detroit, USA.
- 1947 – India Joins UN: India was admitted as a member of the United Nations after independence.
- 1962 – France Tested Nuclear Weapons: France conducted a nuclear test in the Sahara Desert.
- 2003 – NASA Launches Spitzer Telescope: One of the most advanced space telescopes was launched to study the universe in infrared.
Famous Birthdays
- 1862 – Claude Debussy: French composer, famous for impressionist music.
- 1902 – Leni Riefenstahl: German film director, known for her documentaries.
- 1920 – Ray Bradbury: American author of Fahrenheit 451.
- 1934 – Norman Schwarzkopf: US Army General during the Gulf War.
- 1947 – Cindy Williams: American actress.
Death Anniversaries
- 1485 – King Richard III of England (killed in battle).
- 1862 – Charles Crozat Converse: American attorney and composer.
- 2016 – Irving Fields: American pianist and composer.
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