This day in history:
- 1953 – Cessation of hostilities is achieved in the Korean War when the United States, China, and North Korea sign an armistice agreement. Syngman Rhee, President of South Korea, refuses to sign but pledges to observe the armistice.
- 1940 – The animated short A Wild Hare is released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny.
- 1865 – Welsh settlers arrive at Chubut in Argentina.
- 1949 – Initial flight of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered airliner.
Births:
- 1889 – Vera Karalli, Russian ballerina, choreographer, and actress (d. 1972)
- 1777 – Henry Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre, English general (d. 1853)
- 1959 – Joe DeSa, American baseball player (d. 1986)
Deaths:
- 2022 – Tony Dow, American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor (b. 1945)
- 1276 – James I of Aragon (b. 1208)
- 1865 – Jean-Joseph Dassy, French painter and lithographer (b. 1791)
Holidays:
- Martyrs and Wounded Soldiers Day (Vietnam)
- Iglesia ni Cristo Day (the Philippines)
- Medical Workers Day (Ukraine)
Random Article of the day:
Schloss Herrngiersdorf is the building that houses the Schlossbrauerei (Castle brewery) in Herrngiersdorf, Bavaria, Germany.
The brewery has its origins in a 12th-century abbey brewery, and describes itself as the oldest privately owned brewery in the world.
The building dates to 1709.
