John Quincy Adams History: February 23, 1848 - John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. President 1825 - 1829, dies of a stroke at 80 December 5, 1831 - Former President John Quincy Adams takes his seat as member of House of Representatives December 6, 1825 - President John Quincy Adams suggests establishment of a U.S. observatory March 4, 1825 - John Quincy Adams inaugrated as 6th president February 9, 1825 - House of Representatives elects John Quincy Adams 6th U.S. president September 22, 1817 - John Quincy Adams becomes Secretary of State
More Notable Birthdays on July 11:
1959 - Richie Sambora, guitarist, Bon Jovi-You Give Love a Bad Name
1959 - Suzanne Vega, rock vocalist, My Name is Luka, Tom's Diner
1953 - Leon Spinks, U.S., heavyweight boxing champ, 1978, Gold Medal 1976 Olympics
1915 - Yul Brynner, born in Sakhalin Island, Japan, actor, King and I, 10 Commandments
1899 - E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, Elements of Style