Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous “Finest Hour” speech in the House of Commons.
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American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer killed his first victim, Steven Mark Hicks.
Eminem released his 7th studio album ''Recovery."
US President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.
Louisiana enacted a law requiring all state classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.
