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An Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice.
A Danish author, who is best known for his fairy tales.
French novelist, essayist and journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism.
an American singer and songwriter.
An English actor, considered one of the best of the 20th century
Congress passes the Coinage Act, authorizing the establishment of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, then the nation's capital.
President Woodrow Wilson asks the U.S. Congress to enter World War I, saying, "The world must be made safe for democracy."
In New York, aviator Charles Lindbergh pays a ransom to secure the return of his kidnapped infant son; the baby is later found murdered.
Argentina invades the Falkland Islands, a British dependency; Britain responds by sending in its armed forces to retake the islands.
The Pentagon announces the rescue by special operations forces of soldier Jessica Lynch, who was captured in the early days fighting in Iraq.
Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in 455 years, dies after one of the longest reigns in papal history.
An English actor, considered one of the best of the 20th century was born on April 2, 1914, in Maida Vale, London, United Kingdom. In 1933, he made his debut. The comedies Kind Hearts, Oliver Twist and Coronets were his films which Guinness achieved international success for his masterly character portrayals. The Lavender Hill Mob and The Man in the White Suit are the films he received an Academy Award nomination for best actor. He received an Academy Award for best actor for his performance in The Bridge on the River Kwai. He was also nominated for Oscar nominations for best supporting actor for the films Star Wars and Little Dorrit. He wrote an autobiography, The Diary of a Retiring Actor, My Name Escapes Meand the Blessings in Disguise.
He died on August 5, 2000, in Midhurst, United Kingdom.
Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal