Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.
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A gasoline-powered car was tested in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the first time in the US.
An African American man, Keith Lamont Scott, was shot dead by police on Old Concord Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
The Siege of Jerusalem began and lasted for 12 days.
Neversoft's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 was released for the PlayStation.