American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
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The first-ever western shootdown happened in Market Square, Springfield, Missouri, US.
The comedy movie 'The Quiet Man' was released in the UK.
The Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Virginia.
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New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.
