The first Laurel and Hardy movie, “The Second Hundred Years,” was released in the United States.
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Israel formally declared war on Hamas following a surprise attack by Hamas operatives in Israeli-controlled territory.
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Captain James Cook landed on Poverty Bay, New Zealand, where he studied and explored the land.
John Lennon's most iconic hit, 'Imagine,' was released in the UK.
Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African female to win the Nobel Peace Prize.