1105 - Maginulf is elected Antipope Sylvester IV 1494 - French King Charles VIII occupies Florence 1750 - The original Westminster Bridge across the River Thames in London is opened in a midnight ceremony 1958 - 1st true reservoir in Jerusalem opens 1959 - "Ben-Hur" directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston premieres in New York City (Academy Awards Best Picture 1960) 1970 - Russia lands self propelled rover on Moon 1997 - FBI says no evidence of foul play in 1996 TWA 800 crash 2012 - Brad Keselowski driving for Penske Racing finishes 5th in the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway to clinch the Nascar Sprint Cup More Historical Events »