WikiLeaks published the first US diplomatic cable leak provided by Chelsea Manning.
Source
The Sahara Desert temperature dropped so low that some areas became covered in snow.
The first official Church of Scientology opened in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the United States.
Henry VIII, known then as Henry Tudor, established the title 'The Prince of Wales.'
The Republic of Gambia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
