On this day in 1483, Richard III was crowned King of England.
On this day in 1923, the Soviet Union instituted its first constitution.
On this day in 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles.
On this day in 1986, Davis Phinney became the first American cyclist that won a road stage of the Tour de France.