Adolf Hitler signed the order to develop the V-2 rocket as a weapon during World War II.
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The first gorilla born in captivity, called Colo, was born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Two robbers who wore police uniforms robbed an armored truck of $3 million in New Jersey.
The 2018 partial shutdown of the US federal government began.
The 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy was repealed.
A powerful tsunami hit Indonesia.