The First American Regiment was authorized by the Continental Congress proceeding the American Revolutionary War.
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Canada announced that silver coins would be replaced with nickel.
Jesse James, his brother Frank and their gang stormed into Obocock Bank, Corydon, Iowa.
The United States Supreme Court declared that it was unlawful to discriminate in interstate travel.
The movie 'Big' starring Tom Hanks, premiered in the US.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen went gold.