For the first time in history, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.
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Russians defeated Ottoman forces during WWI.
The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.
The Doomsday Clock's minute hand was moved two minutes closer to midnight, making the new Doomsday just five minutes to midnight.
French King Henry IV declared war against Spain during the French Wars of Religion.
