The world’s longest traffic jam from Lyon to Paris, France, extended a lengthy 104 miles (167 km).
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The Austrian Civil War came to an end after four days of bloodshed.
Fidel Castro was sworn in as Prime Minister of Cuba.
The Battle of Fort Donelson ended, with nearly 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendering.
Winston Churchill fell ill with pneumonia.
Lionel Messi scored his 300th goal for Barcelona's soccer team.