All local Jews had to submit their books through King James I to be investigated.
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The Soviets shot down the plane of an American CIA agent, and the pilot was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The Battle of Knockdoe occurred in County Galway, Ireland.
One woman and four men were hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, bringing the total to 20 during the witch trials.
The musical 'Yip! Yip! Yaphank!' by Irving Berlin premiered at the Century Theatre in New York City.
A battle at sea between USS Constitution and British HMS Guerriere occurred 400 miles off Nova Scotia.
