Hundreds of people died after a New England Blizzard.
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All of London's Jews (approx. 680) were accused and arrested for coin clipping and counterfeiting.
Writer, explorer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh went on trial for suspected treason.
The legislation was passed, allowing females to be appointed as bishops of The Church of England.
This day marked the beginning of The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia.
A 55-year-old man became the first known person to contract COVID-19.
