On this day in...
1794 – French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre is arrested after encouraging the execution of more than 17,000 "enemies of the Revolution."
1940 – The animated short A Wild Hare is released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny.
1953 – Korean War ends: The United States, People's Republic of China, and North Korea, sign an armistice agreement.
1987 – First expedited salvaging of Titanic wreckage begins by RMS Titanic, Inc.
1996 – Centennial Olympic Park bombing: In Atlanta, Georgia, a pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Births
1931 – Jerry Van Dyke, American actor (Luther from 'Coach')
1969 – Triple H, American professional wrestler
1972 – Jill Arrington, American sports reporter
1990 – Nick Hogan, American reality TV star
A good day for entertainers including Luther from Coach, Bugs Bunny and Triple H.
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