1869 - Mahatma Gandhi Born: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who later became known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born in Porbandar, India. He would go on to become a leader in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
1928 - "The Jazz Singer" Released: "The Jazz Singer," a groundbreaking film starring Al Jolson, was released. It was one of the first feature-length motion pictures with synchronized sound, marking a significant milestone in the history of cinema.
1950 - First Peanuts Comic Strip: Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz's iconic comic strip "Peanuts" featuring characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy was first published. It would become one of the most beloved and influential comic strips of all time.
1958 - Guinea Gains Independence: Guinea, in West Africa, gained independence from French colonial rule, becoming the first French-speaking African country to do so. Sekou Toure became the nation's first president.
1967 - Thurgood Marshall Sworn In: Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first African American to serve on the highest court in the country.
2003 - Roy Horn Attacked by Tiger: Roy Horn of the famous entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy was attacked by one of their white tigers during a live performance in Las Vegas. This incident led to the end of their long-running stage show.