Apr 08, 2006 08:57
Events
753 BC--> Romulus Founds Rome
1918--> World War I German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as "The Red Baron," is shot down and killed by Allied fire over Vaux sur Somme in France.
1956--> Elvis Presley's song "Heartbreak Hotel" becomes the "King's" first song to reach the top of the Cash Box magazine
Births
1864--> Max Weber, German economist and sociologist (d. 1920)
1915--> Anthony Quinn, Mexican-born actor (d. 2001)
1947--> Iggy Pop, American musician
Deaths
1910--> Mark Twain, American author and humorist
1977--> Gummo Marx, American actor and comedian
1996--> Jimmy the Greek, American bookie and sports broadcaster
Amazing!!!