Richard Nixon announced his resignation from being President of the United States of America.
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The Defence of the Realm Act was introduced in Britain.
A male cheerleader shot and killed four people, and injured four more at two locations in Dallas, Texas.
Smith and Wesson patented the first metal bullet cartridges.
Coolio's hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise' was released.
The EF2 tornado ripped through Brooklyn, New York, for 18 minutes, causing nine injuries and $20 million in damages.