Historical Events
1998 – U.S. House impeaches President Bill Clinton.
Source: History.com
1984 – Britain and China sign agreement returning Hong Kong to China in 1997.
Source: Britannica
1972 – Apollo 17, the last manned moon mission, returns to Earth.
Source: NASA
Notable Birthdays
Jake Gyllenhaal (b. 1980) – Actor.
Source: Britannica
Cicely Tyson (b. 1924) – Actress.
Source: Britannica
Édith Piaf (b. 1915) – French singer.
Source: Britannica
Observances & Facts
National Hard Candy Day (U.S.).
Source: TimeAndDate