Martial Law was declared in Seattle by President Grover Cleveland due to anti-Chinese unrest.
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A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
The Soviet R-7 Semyorka, the world's first Intercontinental ballistic missile, became operational.
President Ulysses S. authorized the establishment of the United States National Weather Service (NWS).
Donald Trump's second impeachment trial began.
Five Pharaoh sculptures were discovered in the temple of Luxor.