Today in History

French pharmaceutical and cosmetics executive and pharmacist

Portuguese historian, jurist and television presenter (1919–2012)

British painter and engraver (1922–2011)

American evangelical and singer (1942–2007)

Founder-leader of Militant then Socialist Appeal

French film director, actor and writer (1919–2006)

American professional wrestler (1922–1998)

American television journalist (1923–1983)

Native American potter (ca. 1887–1980)

Dates when the Norwegian state flag is flown by all branches of government and state agencies are listed in Article 4 of the regulations concerning the use of the state flag and the merchant flag, as modified by Royal Resolution of 3 December 2004. Civilians are also encouraged to display the national flag on these flag-flying days. The flag is flown on the birthday of a member of the Norwegian Royal House, on some Christian holidays and on the dates of significant events of Norwegian history.

Saint Ansegisus was a monastic reformer of the Franks.

Syrian bishop and saint

Bishop of Carthage, c. 391-429

Biblical prophet

American suffragist (1815–1902)

Phoenician Christian missionary; the first bishop of Axumite Empire

Martyred Italian priest

Christian victims of persecution in 19th-century Korea; some canonized in 1984