The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
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An 8.4 magnitude Sanriku Earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan.
The US spacecraft Pioneer 10 launched.
Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
US President Joe Biden announced that Americans no longer needed to wear masks against COVID-19, following guidance released by the CDC.
The Concorde airplane was tested for the first time in Toulouse, France.
