The Dutch Republic granted a charter for New Netherlands to the Dutch West India Company.
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The First American Regiment was authorized by the Continental Congress proceeding the American Revolutionary War.
The clothing website ASOS was established.
The United States Supreme Court declared that it was unlawful to discriminate in interstate travel.
Jesse James, his brother Frank and their gang stormed into Obocock Bank, Corydon, Iowa.
The High Court of Australia recognized Aboriginal land rights for the first time.