Historical Events 1511 - Italian city Mirandola surrenders to the French 1806 - United Kingdom re-occupies the Cape of Good Hope following victory in the Battle of Blaauwberg over French vassal‚ the Batavian Republic. Establishes British rule in South Africa. 1949 - Cuba recognises Israel. 1966 - British composer Michael Tippett's cantata "Vision of St Augustine" premieres in London 1994 - -36°F (-38°C) in New Whiteland‚ Indiana (state record) 2001 - Cult film "Donnie Darko" written and directed by Richard Kelly‚ starring Jake Gyllenhaal premieres at the Sundance Film Festival More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1848 - Matthew Webb‚ English long distance swimmer who was first to swim unassisted across the English Channel‚ born in Dawley‚ England (d. 1883) 1924 - Jean Francois Revel‚ French philosopher and author (Ni Marx ni Jesus)‚ born in Marseille‚ France (d. 2006) 1931 - Ron Packard‚ American politician (Rep-R-CA‚ 1983-2001)‚ born in Meridian‚ Idaho 1936 - Elliott Schwartz‚ composer‚ born in New York City 1936 - Ziaur Rahman‚ Bangladeshi military officer and President of Bangladesh (1977-81)‚ born in Bagbari‚ Bengal Presidency‚ British India (d. 1981) 1974 - Walter Jones‚ American football offensive tackle (Seattle Seahawks)‚ born in Aliceville‚ Alabama More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1647 - Johan van Beverwijck‚ Dutch physician (Treas of Ongesontheyt)‚ dies at 52 1956 - Charles Dingle‚ American actor (The Little Foxes)‚ dies at 68 1969 - Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau‚ American jazz guitarist and double-bassist‚ dies at 80 1970 - Hal March [Harold Mendelson]‚ American comedian‚ actor and TV host ($64‚000 Question; Outrage)‚ dies of lung cancer at 49 1997 - Adriana Caselotti‚ voice of Snow White in Disney's animated film‚ dies at 70 2008 - Suzanne Pleshette‚ American actress (The Birds; The Bob Newhart Show - "Emily")‚ dies at 70 More Famous Deaths »