The Franklin National Bank closed due to fraud, the largest US bank to fail at the time.
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Isabella of Angoulême was crowned Queen consort of England at Westminster Abbey, London.
Israel formally declared war on Hamas following a surprise attack by Hamas operatives in Israeli-controlled territory.
Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.
Pioneer Venus Orbiter, or Pioneer 12, sent its last transmission as it fell from its orbit around Venus.
American Army Corporal Alvin York and seven men attacked a major German gun nest on their own during World War I.
