Alfred Tennyson’s poem “Charge of the Light Brigade” was published in “The Examiner.”
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The French parliament passed a law that fully separated all activities of the church and the state.
A giant ball of fire was seen arching across the sky from Michigan to Pennsylvania.
Brokeback Mountain film was released, directed by Ang Lee, and based on the story by Annie Proulx.
North America's first YMCA was established in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The first Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) game took place, with the Chicago Hustle vs. the Milwaukee Does.
