Historical events
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- 1664 The colony of New Jersey is founded.
- 1812 Napoleon Bonaparte's forces invade Russia crossing the Neman River
- 1901 1st exhibition by Pablo Picasso, 19, opens in Paris
- 1916 Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to get a million dollar contract.
- 1922 American Professional Football Association renamed the National Football League
- 1981 "For Your Eyes Only", 12th James Bond, starring Roger Moore and 1st drected by John Glen premieres in London
- 2010 "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse", based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, directed by David Slade, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison, premieres in Los Angeles
Birthdays
- 1941 Graham McKenzie, cricketer (prolific Australian pace bowler 1961-71)
- 1947 Mick Fleetwood, rock drummer (Fleetwood Mac-Go Your Own Way), born in London, England
- 1972 Robbie McEwen, Australian cyclist
- 1987 Lionel Messi, Argentine footballer (FC Barcelona), born in Rosario, Santa Fe