2013 Event Charged with bribing public officials in Argentina between 2005 and 2009, clothing retailer Ralph Lauren agrees to pay $1.6 million to resolve U.S. regulatory and criminal claims 1997 Event Christies auctions off Princess Di's clothing for $5.5 million 1993 Event Fire in clothing factory at Bangkok, kills 145 1971 Birthday Stella McCartney, born in London, England, fashion designer, daughter of Sir Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, designed clothing lines for the Gap, H&M, Target 1968 Event Off duty Dutch military permitted to wear regular clothing 1967 Event Beatles clothing store "Apple" on 94 Baker Street, London, opens 1952 Birthday Jean Paul Gaultier, born in Arceuil, France, fashion designer, host of television series, 'Eurotrash', clothing line for Hermes 1889 Birthday Bessie Hillman, founder, Almalgamated Clothing Workers of America 1849 Event M Jolly-Bellin discovers dry-cleaning, he accidentally upset lamp containing turpentine and oil on his clothing and sees cleaning effect
