2013 Event Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders in Vatican Square; the riders were celebrating the company's 110th anniversary with a parade 1990 Event "Truly Blessed" closes at Longacre Theater New York City after 33 performances 1990 Event "Truly Blessed" opens at Longacre Theater New York City for 33 performances 1937 Birthday Brian Blessed, English actor, King Arthur, High Road to China 1821 Event Cathedral of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, 1st U.S. Catholic cathedral, is dedicated in Baltimore