Historical Events1949 - French-allied State of Vietnam is officially formed during the First Indochina War, Bo i installed as Emperor1953 - Military coup by General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla in Colombia1965 - Beatles release album "Beatles VI"1967 - USSR launches Kosmos 166 for observation of Sun from Earth orbit2000 - 34th Country Weekly Presents the TNN Music Awards: George Strait and Faith Hill winMore Historical Events Famous Birthdays1854 - Frederik Rung, Danish composer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1914)1918 - LeRoy T. Walker, American sports executive (first black president US Olympic Committee 1992-96), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 2012)1952 - Pat Summitt, American Basketball HOF coach (8 NCAA Division I tournament; 18 NCAA RegionalFinal Four; University of Tennessee), born in Clarksville, Tennessee (d. 2016)1955 - Paul O'Grady, English TV presenter, comedian and drag queen (Lily Savage), born in Tranmere, England (d. 2023)1988 - Kevin Michael McHale, American singer (NLT) and actor (Glee - "Artie"), born in Plano, TexasMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1381 - Simon of Sudbury, Archbishop of Canterbury (1375-81) and Chancellor, beheaded during the Peasants' Revolt1891 - Nicol Gabrielli, Italian opera composer, dies at 771986 - Marlin Perkins, TV host (Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom), dies at 811994 - Lionel Grigson, British jazz musician, dies at 522007 - Robin Olds, American fighter pilot, flying ace in WWII and the Vietnam War, dies at 84More Famous Deaths