1993 Death Alexander Mackendrick, director (Whiskey Galore!), dies at 81 1900 Death John Power, Irish baronet/whiskey manufacturer, dies in battle 1897 Birthday Basil Radford, born in Chester, England, actor, Whiskey Galore, Night Train 1876 Event President Grants private-secretary Orville acquitted in Whiskey Ring 1875 Event 238 members of "Whiskey Ring" accused of anti-U.S. activities 1794 Event Whiskey Rebellion begins 1789 Event Bourbon Whiskey, 1st distilled from corn by Elijah Craig, Bourbon, Kentucky 1495 Event 1st written record of Scotch Whiskey appears in Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, Friar John Cor is the distiller
