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French-Indian War Ends
After a period of seven years, the conflict between the British and French. -
Mormons begin exodus to Utah
The Mormons of 1846 were forced to flee their homes in Navuoo, Illonois and travel all the way to Salt Lake City, Utah. -
Davis learns he is President
Jefferson Davis learns that he will be the President of the new Confederate States of America. -
U.S. Secretary of War Resigns
Lindley M. Garrison resigns his duties as USW due to several heated arguments about the U.S. strategies for war. -
Japanese sub bombards Midway
A japanese submarine bombed a U.S. Naval Base known as Midway. -
Spies Swapped
Gary Powers, an American spy pilot, is traded for a Russian spy, Ruldolf Abel, after his plane was shot down over Russia. -
Viet Kong blows up U.S. barracks
A guerilla warfare group from the Viet Kong places a 100-pound explosive charge under a U.S. barracks. -
Kasparov loses chess game to computer
Garry Kasparov, a world-class chess champion, loses to a computer after a grueling six game match. -
Shirley Temple dies at age 85
The iconic child star Shirley Temple dies at age 85 -
Auto safety Ralph Nader testifies before Congress
Ralph Nader, an auto safety activist, testifies before Congress about the lack of regulations in the creation of automobiles.