The world’s longest traffic jam from Lyon to Paris, France, extended a lengthy 104 miles (167 km).
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American explorer Charles Wilkes discovered the Shackleton Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
The Austrian Civil War came to an end after four days of bloodshed.
Reality documentary The Apprentice (UK) premiered with businessman Lord Alan Sugar as the leading judge.
The Battle of Fort Donelson ended, with nearly 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendering.
Lionel Messi scored his 300th goal for Barcelona's soccer team.
