Historical Events1942 - Mexico declares war on Nazi-Germany and Japan1987 - 30 killed in a Texas tornado1994 - Musical sequel "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC, after 16 performances1996 - "Tartuffe: Born Again" opens at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC; runs for 29 performances1998 - Lewinsky scandal: a federal judge rules that United States Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving President Bill ClintonMore Historical Events Famous Birthdays1914 - Vance Packard, American journalist and author (The Hidden Persuaders), born in Granville Summit, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)1939 - rni Egilsson, Icelandic classical and jazz bassist and composer, born in Reykjavk, Iceland1955 - Jimmy Lyon, American guitarist (Eddie Money; The Greg Kihn Band), born in Tampa, Florida1959 - Olin Browne, American golfer (US Senior Open 2011), born in Washington, D.C.1971 - Corey Croom, NFL running back (NE Patriots)More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1801 - Heinrich Gottfried Reichard, German composer, and translator, dies at 581842 - Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, Native American poet, dies at 421972 - Cecil Day-Lewis, Irish poet (British Poet Laureate 1968-72) and detective writer (Nicholas Blake), dies of cancer at 681999 - Alfred Kubel, German politician, dies at 892001 - Whitman Mayo, American actor (Grady Wilson-"Sanford and Son"), dies at 70More Famous Deaths