Kelly Clarkson Becomes the First American Idol:
The singer, songwriter, and Grammy Awards winner made her first appearance in the second episode of the reality TV show, which co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman and was judged by Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson.
Google is founded:
The internet company, now synonymous with the act of finding information on the world wide web was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It started as a research project when Page and Brin were doctoral students at Stanford University.
Who wants to be a Millionaire? Makes its Debut on British Television:
Chris Tarrant hosted the British version of the show until 2014. The popularity of the show in the UK prompted TV channels from other countries to adapt it for their audiences.
Printing and imaging company Kodak, also known as Eastman Kodak Company, was founded by inventor George Eastman:
On the same day, Eastman received the patent for the roll-film camera. The cameras which were preloaded with rolls that were good for up to 100 photographs changed the world of photography by making it easier for amateurs to take it up as a hobby.
- 1981 Beyoncé Knowles
African/American singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, actress
- 1977 Kia Stevens
American wrestler
- 1963 John Vanbiesbrouck
American ice hockey player
- 2014 Joan Rivers
American comedian, actress, author
- 2006 Steve Irwin
Australian zoologist, television host
- 1986 Hank Greenberg
American baseball player