1792 ~ In Paris, the Legislative Assembly approved the use of the guillotine. It saw much use.

1815 ~ Napoleon Bonaparte entered Paris after his escape from Elba and began his "Hundred Days" rule.

1816 ~ The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed its right to review state court decisions.

1828 ~ Birthday of Henrik Ibsen, Playwright.

1852 ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book "Uncle Tom’s Cabin" published.

1904 ~ Birthday of Burrhus Frederic (BF) Skinner, Psychologist.

1928 ~ Birthday of Fred "Mr." Rogers, Friend.

1939 ~ Birthday of Brian Mulroney, Canadian Prime Minister.

1948 ~ Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra featured in the first televised symphonic concert.

1956 ~ Tunisia gained independence from France.

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