Historical Events1672 - Baron Karl Rabenhaupt occupies Coevorden, Netherlands1924 - Astronomer Edwin Hubble formally announces the existence of other galaxies at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society1958 - French franc devalued1997 - An abandoned building collapses on NY's 42nd St, no one hurt2006 - Madrid Barajas International Airport is bombed.More Historical Events Famous Birthdays1887 - Henry George Ley, British organist, composer, and teacher (Eton, 1926-45), born in Chagford, England (d. 1962)1934 - Barry Briggs, New Zealand speedway rider (World Champion 1957-58, 64, 66; British Championship 1961, 64-67, 69), born in Christchurch, Canterbury1945 - Vernon Wells, Australian actor (Commando; Mad Max: The Road Warrior), born in Rushworth, Australia1953 - Daniel T. Barry, American engineer and NASA astronaut (STS 72), born in Norwalk, Connecticut1965 - David Baker, UK cyclist, born in Sheffield, EnglandMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1947 - Alfred North Whitehead, British mathematician and philosopher (Adventures of Ideas), dies at 861968 - Trygve Lie, Norwegian politician and 1st Secretary-General of the United Nations (1946-52), dies at 721995 - Doris Grau, American script supervisor, actress and voice artist (Point Blank, King Kong), dies from respiratory failure at 711998 - Johnny Moore, American singer (The Drifters) (b. 1934)2019 - Johnny Ward, English rugby league hooker (4 Tests Great Britain, 3 England; Castleford 262 games), dies at 78More Famous Deaths