1724George F Handel's opera "Giulio Cesare in Egitto," premieres in London
1997SF Giants Barry Bonds signs record $22.9M 2 year contract
1959The Avro Arrow program to design and manufacture supersonic jet fighters in Canada is cancelled by the Diefenbaker government amid much political debate.
1810Andreas Hofer, Tyrolean patriot and leader of rebellion against Napoleon's forces, executed.