2nd April: Today In History

Today is Saturday, April 2nd, the 93 day of 2016. There are 273 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1513   Juan Ponce de Leon sets foot on Florida becoming the first known European to do so.

1902   The first movie theater opens in the US.

Birthdays:

1742   Charlemagne (King of France and Roman Emperor)

1805   Hans Christian Andersen (Author)

1914   Alec Guinness (Actor)

1939   Marvin Gaye (Singer)

1947   Emmylou Harris (Country Singer)

1955   Dana Carvey (Actor)

1986   Lee DeWyze (Singer and American Idol winner)