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.
Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous 'Finest Hour' speech in the House of Commons.
Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.
A large landslide triggered a Tsunami in Nuugaatsiaq, Greenland, damaging several villages.
The Rus' Khaganate started the Siege of Constantinople.
