French transport worker and socialist Eugene Pottier dies in Paris at age 71. In 1871 he authored ?L?Internationale,? the anthem to international labor solidarity, the first verse of which begins: "Stand up, damned of the Earth; Stand up, prisoners of starvation" - 1887
Populist humorist Will Rogers was born on this day near Oologah, Indian Territory (later Oklahoma). One of his many memorable quotes: ?I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.? - 1879