Sifting the sands of time, today Song dynasty general Yue Fei faced the overwhelming forces of Jin dynasty general Wuzhu with only 500 cavalrymen, and won, at the Battle of Yancheng. James Cook formally claimed eastern Australia for Great Britain, Nat Turner led a slave revolution in Southampton County, Virginia, the Mona Lisa was stolen by Vincenzo Peruggia, and more! Plus birthdays for Princess Margaret, Usain Bolt, Kenny Rogers and Joe Strummer!

Today’s Tracks:

Kenny Rogers – The Gambler

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go