The world’s oldest newspaper, Haarlem, published its first paper in the Netherlands.
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During his State of the Union address, US President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a 'War on Poverty.'
Christopher Columbus sighted manatees for the first time ever.
The state of Mississippi became the first to accept the prohibition of alcohol.
The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the entire Eastern Mediterranean.