Events:
1908 For the first time in the modern Olympics, women compete.
1923 The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated. It originally reads Hollywoodland "" but the four last letters are dropped after renovation in 1949."1930 The first FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.1977 The New York City Blackout of 1977 lasts for 25 hours Famous Birthdays:100 BC Julius Caesar (Roman leader)
1940 Patrick Stewart (Actor played Captain Picard on Star Trek)1942 Harrison Ford (Actor)1944 Erno Rubik (Invented the Rubik's Cube)1957 Cameron Crowe (Director)1963 Spud Webb (Basketball player)Archive:
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