Historical Events1816 - Warsaw University is established1879 - National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders determines what "is" a trotter1976 - George Harrison releases his single "This Song" on the album "Thirty Three and 1/3" as a direct and humorous response to the "My Sweet Lord"copyright lawsuit1989 - US beats Trinidad, 1-0 qualifing for 1990 world soccer cup finals it was US' 1st qualification since 19501991 - Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken wins his second American League MVPMore Historical Events »Famous Birthdays1722 - Benjamin Chew, Chief Justice of colonial Pennsylvania, born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland (d. 1810)1946 - Joe Correro, American rock drummer (Paul Revere and The Raiders, 1967-71), born in Greenwood, Mississippi1971 - Andy Sheets, American MLB infielder (Seattle Mariners), born in Baton Rouge, Louisana1976 - Stylianos Venetidis, Greek soccer player, born in Orestiada, Greece1977 - Davina Windsor [Lady], English daughter of Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and member of the Royal family, born in London, EnglandMore Famous Birthdays »Famous Deaths1951 - Pete Hill, American Baseball HOF outfielder (NgL lifetime batting average: .326) and manager (Detroit Stars, Baltimore Black Sox), dies at 691983 - Reinout Willem van Bemmelen, Dutch geologist, dies at 792001 - Marcelle Ferron, Canadian painter, stained glass artist, and major figure in the Quebec contemporary art scene, dies at 772012 - Warren Rudman, American politician (Sen-R-NH, 1980-93), dies at 822023 - Joss Ackland, British actor (To Kill a Priest, White Mischief), dies at 95More Famous Deaths »