2014 Event Prince Felipe of Spain is coronated as King Felipe VI, following his father's abdication over two weeks ago; the simple ceremony sought to avoid displays of extravagance in a nation suffering high unemployment and growing disinterest in the monarchy 1991 Death Sean O'Faolain, J Whelan, Irish writer (Nest of Simple), dies at 91 1981 Birthday Nicole Richie, actress, socialite, known for television series, 'The Simple Life' with Paris Hilton, author of 'The Truth About Diamonds' 1981 Birthday Paris Hilton, born in New York City, New York, model, actress, socialite, heiress, fashion designer, appeared in 'The Simple Life' television series 1959 Birthday Charlie Burchill, Scottish pop guitarist, Simple Minds-Breakfast Club 1959 Birthday Jim Kerr, born in Glasgow, Scotland, rock vocalist, Simple Minds 1959 Birthday Mel Gaynor, born in Glasgow, Scotland, rock drummer, Simple Minds-Water Front 1958 Birthday Michael McNeill, synthesizer, Simple Minds-Don't You Forget About Me 1956 Birthday Derek Forbes, rocker, Simple Minds-Water Front 1930 Event Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "Simple Simon," premieres in New York City 1875 Birthday Andre Baillon, Belgian/French author, Un homme si simple 1859 Birthday Willem J T Kloos, Dutch poet, Act of Simple Justice 1850 Birthday Abilio Manuel Guerra Junqueiro, Portuguese poet, Simple Ones 879 Birthday Charles III, The Simple, king of France, 893-923
