Historical Events
Event of Interest
Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) begins operation
Herbert Hoover
- The last surviving member of the thylacine species, Benjamin, dies alone in her cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.
Famous Birthdays
- Apostolos Kaklamanis, Greek politician, born in Lefkada, Greece
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly [Charles Holley], American musician (Peggy Sue, That'll Be the Day), born in Lubbock, Texas (d. 1959)
Buddy Holly
- Romualds Kalsons, Latvian composer, born in Riga, Latvia