The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
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The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
President Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the 'Executive Mansion' to 'The White House.'
Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
A royal wedding occurred in Munich, which is considered to be the first-ever Oktoberfest event.
