Richard Nixon announced his resignation from being President of the United States of America.
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The World Health Organization announced the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Estonian tribes defeated Sweden in the Battle of Lihula.
The EF2 tornado ripped through Brooklyn, New York, for 18 minutes, causing nine injuries and $20 million in damages.
Smith and Wesson patented the first metal bullet cartridges.
The Defence of the Realm Act was introduced in Britain.