MORE EVENTS ON THIS DAY

2016: American comic actor Gene Wilder, known for his portrayals of high-strung neurotic characters who generally seem to be striving unsuccessfully to appear more balanced than they are, died at age 83. [Take our quiz about actors and acting.]

2008: American politician John McCain named Sarah Palin as his running mate, which was the first time a woman appeared on the Republican presidential ticket. [ Test your knowledge of American politics.]

1997: Netflix was founded by American entrepreneurs Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph; originally a video-rental company, it later expanded into video streaming and production. [Take our pop culture quiz .]

1915: Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman, who was known for her natural charm, intelligence, and vitality, was born. [Test your knowledge of women in classic cinema.]

1877: Brigham Young, American religious leader and second president of the Mormon church, died in Salt Lake City, Utah. [ Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about world religions.]

1862: Union Major General John Pope opened the Second Battle of Bull Run (also called Second Manassas) with heavy but futile attacks on Confederate General Stonewall Jackson during the American Civil War . [ Who won which battles during the American Civil War?]