Events (250 years ago today): 1776 – American Revolution: With the Halifax Resolves, the North Carolina Provincial Congress authorizes its Congressional delegation to vote for independence from Britain.^[8]

Births (500 years ago today): 1526 – Muretus, French philosopher and author (died 1585)

Births (100 years ago today): 1926 – Jane Withers, American actress (died 2021)^[60]

Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Olga Kotlyarova, Russian runner

Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Brad Miller, American basketball player

Deaths (50 years ago today): 1976 – Christos Kakkalos, Greek mountain guide (born 1882)^[96]

Commemorations:
International Day of Human Space Flight