Louisiana enacted a law requiring all state classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
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US President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.
The western movie 'The Wild Bunch' was released.
Pope Francis blamed Global warming on 'human selfishness.'
David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who.
The Rus' Khaganate started the Siege of Constantinople.
