1538 ~ Geneva evicted John Calvin.

1799 ~ Birthday of Aleksandr Pushkin, Author.

1805 ~ In Milan's cathedral, Napoleon I of France was crowned King of Italy.

1868 ~ The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended, with Johnson being found not guilty by one vote.

1878 ~ Birthday of Isadora Duncan, Dancer.

1886 ~ Birthday of Al Jolson.

1896 ~ Nicholas II became Tsar of Russia.

1907 ~ Birthday of John Wayne ("The Duke"), Actor.

1912 ~ Birthday of Jay Silverheels, Actor.

1972 ~ Willandra National Park was established in Australia.

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