Estonian tribes defeated Sweden in the Battle of Lihula.
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The Defence of the Realm Act was introduced in Britain.
Smith and Wesson patented the first metal bullet cartridges.
The Space Shuttle Colombia launched from the Kennedy Space Center for a secret military mission.
The US Congress made a final decision on the use of the US Dollar as currency.
Coolio's hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise' was released.
