Louisiana enacted a law requiring all state classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
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The western movie 'The Wild Bunch' was released.
NASA launched the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the first American lunar mission in ten years.
The Rus' Khaganate started the Siege of Constantinople.
David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who.
Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous 'Finest Hour' speech in the House of Commons.