Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous “Finest Hour” speech in the House of Commons.
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The world's first stealth-oriented aircraft, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, took its first flight.
US President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.
Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who.
A large landslide triggered a Tsunami in Nuugaatsiaq, Greenland, damaging several villages.
