Get On This Day delivered free to your inbox: br br br 1896 – The deadliest tsunami in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people. br br br br br br 1943 – Johnny Hallyday, French singer and actor, is born. br br br br 1215 – King John of England signs the Magna Carta. br br br br br br 1994 – Disney's The Lion King is released. It is the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated film in history.