THIS DAY IN HISTORY: British accepts eradication of slave trade

Events

1502: Christopher Columbus left Spain on his final trip to the New World, Dirk Fock became the governor of Suriname, the first Australian Parliament opened in Melbourne.

1971: Jack Klugman and Jean Stapleton won an Emmy award for All in the Family at the 23rd Emmy Awards.

1766: British Royal Navy officer Joseph Bramah returned to England after his world tour.
1788: The British parliament accepted the eradication of the slave trade.
1868: The city of Reno, Nevada, was founded.
1901: The first Australian Parliament opened in Melbourne.
1908: Dirk Fock became the governor of Suriname.
1914: American President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother’s Day.
1915: The Battle of Artois began between France and Germany.
1930: King George V appointed John Masefield as British Poet Laureate.
2018: India’s Supreme Court criticized the Archaeological conservation body of the country for its inability to protect the Taj Mahal from discoloration and green.

Birthdays
1955: Meles Zenawi, Ethiopian politician (President, 1991-95; Prime Minister, 1995-2012), born in Adwa, Ethiopian Empire (d. 2012).

1920: Richard Adams, English author (Watership Down), born in Newbury (d. 2016)
1932: J. Alex McMillan, American politician (Rep-R-NC, 1985-95), born in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1520: Maharana Pratap was a legendary Rajput king who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in India during the 16th century. He is best remembered for his bravery against Mughal emperor Akbar who wished to took control of his kingdom.

1949: Billy Joel is an American singer-songwriter and pianist who is best recognized for his hits such as ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Piano Man’.
1972: Dana Perino American political commentator, author, and television personality who served as the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush.

1979: Rosario Dawson is an American actress best known for her performances in movies such as ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ and ‘Men in Black II’.
1996: Noah Centineo is an American actor best known for his role as ‘Peter Kevinsky’ in the Netflix film, ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’.