David Berkowitz, known as the "Son of Sam," is arrested in New York City after a year-long killing spree that left six people dead and several others wounded. His capture ends a period of fear and panic across the city. Berkowitz later confesses to the murders and is sentenced to 365 years in prison.
1977 - Serial Killer David Berkowitz Arrested
The Louvre Museum opens to the public in Paris, initially displaying the French royal collection and artworks confiscated from the church and nobility during the French Revolution. Over time, it becomes the world's most-visited museum, housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from different cultures and historical periods.
1793 - The Louvre Opens in Paris
South Vietnamese Premier Ngo Dinh Diem rejects a proposal from North Vietnam to hold general elections aimed at reuniting the country, as stipulated by the Geneva Accords. This decision contributes to escalating tensions between North and South Vietnam, eventually leading to the Vietnam War.
1955 - South Vietnamese Premier Ngo Dinh Diem Rejects Election Offer
American singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes, a pioneering figure in soul music, dies at the age of 65. Hayes was influential in developing the sound of the 1970s with his innovative arrangements and deep voice, most famously known for the theme from Shaft. His work significantly impacted genres like disco, rap, and urban-contemporary music.
2008 - Death of Isaac Hayes
During the French Revolution, King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie-Antoinette, are imprisoned by revolutionaries, marking the effective end of the French monarchy. This event intensifies the revolutionary fervor in France, leading to the king's trial and eventual execution by guillotine, symbolizing the collapse of absolute monarchy in France.
