The United States broke diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba.
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During the Battle of Princeton, British forces were defeated in New Jersey by George Washington's revolutionary army.
Benito Mussolini's Fascist dictatorship over Italy began after an aggressive speech in parliament.
A woman in Rome became the first person to receive a bionic hand that can sense touch.
Alaska became the 49th State to join the United States of America.
Aretha Franklin became the first-ever female artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.