Historical Events
1941 – Germany and Italy declare war on the United States during WWII.
Source: History.com
1936 – Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicates the throne.
Source: BBC
1964 – Che Guevara speaks at the UN General Assembly.
Source: TimeAndDate
Notable Birthdays
Rita Moreno (b. 1931) – Puerto Rican-born American actress, EGOT winner.
Source: Britannica
John Kerry (b. 1943) – U.S. senator, diplomat, former Secretary of State.
Source: Britannica
Nikki Sixx (b. 1958) – Musician (Mötley Crüe).
Source: TimeAndDate
Observances & Facts
UNICEF Day (U.S. observance).
Source: UNICEF