Income tax was introduced in the UK so that prime minister William Pitt could collect funds to beat Napoleon.
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Connecticut became the 5th state to join the United States of America.
France declared war on Spain, leading to the War of the Quadruple Alliance that lasted two years.
During WWI, The Battle of Gallipoli concluded with an Ottoman Empire victory when the last Allied forces were evacuated from the Peninsula.
The 79th Annual Golden Globes awards occurred privately, and results were shared on the Golden Globes social media.
The first-ever all-female golf tournament was held.
