Happy Birthday to an icon. Music legend and genius, Paul McCartney, turns 82 today. 

Have a look at other events on this day. 

War of 1812 begun

On this day U.S. President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, initiating the War of 1812, which arose chiefly from U.S. grievances over oppressive maritime practices during the Napoleonic Wars.

The experimental submersible Titan imploded during a dive to the wreck of the Titanic; all five people on board were killed. 2023 

Napoleon was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo, ending 23 years of recurrent warfare between France and the other powers of Europe. 1815 

Joan of Arc led the French army against the English at Patay, France. 1429