1554

Lady Jane Grey, who had claimed the throne of England for nine days, and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were beheaded.

1809

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky.

1909

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded.

1999

The Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton in his impeachment trial of charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.