The previously known District of Louisiana became the Louisiana Territory.
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The notorious John Dillinger used a wooden pistol to break out of prison.
Steve Fossett completed the first around the world airplane solo non-stop journey.
Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' made it into Billboard's Top 100 pop chart.
NASA launched Apollo 9 crewed mission.
After recording for four years, Duffy released her debut studio album ''Rockferry."
