England, Flanders, and Northern France experienced one of the most severe earthquakes in recorded history.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in LaFayette, New York, by Joseph Smith.
The US declared war against Germany and its Central Powers Alliance in World War I.
Americans reached the North Pole.
Europe surrendered to ''Waterloo" as ABBA smashed the 19th Eurovision Contest in Brighton, England.
The Humorous Phases of Funny Faces by James Stuart Blackton became the world's first animation.
