Todays History

A dam collapses resulting in the death of 268 people in Val di Stava, Italy.

The First Vatican Council decrees the principle of papal infallibility.

The national drinking age in the United States was increased from 18 to 21.

The beginning of the Islamic calendar.

Twitter is first launched.

Edward Whymper and his team complete the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Four of them die on the descent.

Alexander III coronation as King of Scots.

At the Marquee Club in London, The Rolling Stones perform their first concert,.

The Hollywood Bowl amphitheater opens.

King Canute IV of Denmark is killed by peasants who were rebelling.