Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
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The first traffic lights in the US were installed in Cleveland, Ohio.
Volkswagen launched the Flying Tiger, its first working prototype flying car.
Nelson Mandela returned to South Africa and was arrested for illegally leaving the country.
British graffiti artist Banksy created the first in a series of animal artworks in London.
The Battle of Tettenhall occurred, where the final major Viking army battled against England and was defeated by a landslide.
