British forces retaliated against the United States and burned Buffalo, New York, to the ground.
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The United States bought 45,000 square miles of land from Mexico.
Frank Sinatra first recorded 'My Way,' with lyrics written by Paul Anka based on the French song 'Comme d'habitude.'
A bombing took place on a trolleybus in Russia.
The founding of the Soviet Union was announced.
Tropical Storm Zeta formed in the open Atlantic Ocean.
