The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
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The Bank of England printed the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
The Concorde airplane was tested for the first time in Toulouse, France.
The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
