Historical Events1824 - First free press (without government approval) founded in Australia - the Hobart Town Gazette by ex-convict Andrew Bent1850 - Empire Engine Company No. 1 organized, in San Francisco, California1928 - French Championships Men's Tennis: Henri Cochet wins his 2nd of 4 home titles; beats countryman Ren Lacoste 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 6-31963 - First broadcast of "Pop Go the Beatles" on BBC radio2024 - US President Joe Biden introduces immediate restrictions on the southern border, limiting illegal migrant crossings to 2,500 a dayMore Historical Events Famous Birthdays1922 - Irwin Bazelon, American composer (Duo for Viola), born in Evanston, Illinois (d. 1995)1928 - Lloyd Lambert, American bassist (Guitar Slim), born in Thilbodaux, Louisiana (d. 1995)1929 - Karolos Papoulias, President of Greece (2005-15), born in Ioannina, Greece (d. 2021)1970 - Gary Lynagh, Australian rower (World C'ship gold Lwt quad scull 1991, Lwt double scull 1992, 93), born in Brisbane, Australia1972 - Derian Hatcher, American ice hockey defenseman (NHL All Star 1997 Dallas Stars), born in Sterling Heights, MichiganMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1809 - Nicolai Arbraham Abildgaard, Danish painter/architect, dies at 651997 - Johnny "Hammond" Smith, American jazz and bop organist (Wild Horses Rock Steady), dies of cancer at 632007 - Freddie Scott, American singer and songwriter ("Cry To Me"), dies at 742013 - Cornelius "Nini" Harp, American doo-wop singer (The Marcels - "Blue Moon"), dies at 732018 - Georgann Johnson, American actress (Marge-Mr Peepers, Star Trek, Midnight Cowboy), dies at 91More Famous Deaths

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