1789 | | The U.S. House of Representatives holds its first meeting. |
1832 | | Some 300 American troops of the 6th Infantry leave Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, to confront the Sauk Indians in what would become known as the Black Hawk War. |
1864 | | In the Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana, Federals are routed by Confederate Gen. Richard Taylor. |
1865 | | General Robert E. Lee's retreat is cut off near Appomattox Court House. |
1898 | | British General Horatio Kitchner defeats the Khalifa, leader of the dervishes in Sudan, at the Battle of Atbara. |
1913 | | The 17th Amendment is ratified, requiring direct election of senators. |
1935 | | The Works Progress Administration (WPA) is approved by Congress. |
1939 | | Italy invades Albania. |
1942 | | The Soviets open a rail link to the besieged city of Leningrad. |
1952 | | President Truman orders the seizure of U.S. steel mills to prevent a strike. |
1962 | | Bay of Pigs invaders get thirty years imprisonment in Cuba. |
1974 | | Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record. |
1975 | | Frank Robinson of the Cleveland Indians becomes first black manager of a major league baseball team. |
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