Historical Events1566 - Foundation stone laid for the new city of La Valletta in Malta by Knights Hospitaller Grand Master Jean de Valette1860 - First Taranaki War: Battle of Waireka begins in New Zealand between Europeans and Mori1981 - France performs nuclear test1993 - 13th Golden Raspberry Awards: "Shining Through" wins2022 - Actor Will Smith issues an apology on Instagram to Oscars host Chris Rock for slapping him live on stage during the ceremonyMore Historical Events Famous Birthdays1741 - Johann Andre, German composer, born in Offenbach, Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1799)1902 - Jaromr Vejvoda, Czech composer (Beer Barrel Polka), born in Zbraslav, Czech Republic (d. 1988)1922 - Joey Maxim, American boxer (World Light Heavyweight Champion 1950-52), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2001)1947 - Bruce Gilbert, English producer (China Syndrome, 9 to 5, On Golden Pond), born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England1975 - Will Cain, American radio and TV journalist (The Will Cain Show ), born in Sherman, TexasMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1566 - Siegmund Freiherr von Herberstein, Austrian diplomat, dies at 791949 - Grigoras Dinicu, Romanian violin virtuoso and composer, dies at 591962 - Hugo Wast, Argentine writer (b. 1883)1979 - Emmett Kelly, American circus clown (Weary Willy), dies at 802001 - Vlastimir Nikolovski, Macedonian composer and pedagogue, (The Serdar), dies at 74More Famous Deaths