The Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by Lawrence of Arabia was initiated in Mecca.
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Italy declared war on France and Britain.
The first class of students graduated from the United States Naval Academy.
Innocent Bridget Bishop was the first person to be trialed and hung for witchcraft in Massachusetts, US.
Swedish company Saab, previously known for making aircraft, produced their first automobile.
President Franklin Roosevelt became the first president to travel abroad during war.
