The parliament of Great Britain passed the Tea Act, a piece of legislation that ultimately led to the Boston Tea Party.
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The Golden Spike was driven.
The USSR attempted to launch an uncrewed spacecraft to Mars.
Christopher Columbus spotted the Cayman Islands.
US Geological Survey issued a statement revealing that 39 Montana glaciers have reduced in size from 39 to 85 percent in the last 50 years.
An assassination attempt was made on President George W. Bush.