English chemist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen by isolating it in its gaseous state on this day in 1774.

Did you know that:

• The first Michelin Guide was published by the brothers Édouard and André Michelin on this day in 1900 as a hotel and restaurant reference guide to encourage more road travel and thus boost tire sales
• Jason Momoa is an American actor and producer born on this day in 1979
• Bastian Schweinsteiger is a German former professional footballer, usually played as a central midfielder, born on this day in 1984

// Compiled by Zoya Siddiqui