1994
The Channel Tunnel linking England and France was officially opened by the Queen and French President François Mitterrand
1954
Roger Bannister runs the four minute mile
Great Britain
1910
Edward VII dies – George V king
Great Britain
1909
Birth of Lew Christensen, American dancer, teacher and choreographer, particularly known for his work with the San Francisco Ballet, which helped to popularise ballet in the western USA
United States
1859
Death of Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist and explorer, particularly of South America
Germany
1758
Birth of André Masséna, Duke of Rivoli, Prince of Essling, French military commander.
France
1758
Birth of Maximilien François Robespierre, French revolutionary leader .
France
1708
Death of François de Montmorency Laval, first bishop of Canada .
Canada