Events (250 years ago today): 1775 - The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.

Events (50 years ago today): 1975 - Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

Events (50 years ago today): 1975 - Cape Verde gains its independence from Portugal.

Births (350 years ago today): 1675 - Mary Walcott, American accuser and witness at the Salem witch trials (died 1719)

Births (100 years ago today): 1925 - Fernando de Szyszlo, Peruvian painter and sculptor (died 2017)

Births (100 years ago today): 1925 - Jean Raspail, French author and explorer (died 2020)

Births (50 years ago today): 1975 - Hernán Crespo, Argentinian footballer and coach

Births (50 years ago today): 1975 - Ai Sugiyama, Japanese tennis player

Deaths (650 years ago today): 1375 - Charles III, French nobleman (born 1337)

Deaths (50 years ago today): 1975 - Gilda dalla Rizza, Italian soprano and actress (born 1892)