 On this day in History Archives |
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Alexander II of Russia signs the Emancipation Manifesto, freeing serfs. |
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France and the United Kingdom declare war on China. |
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The U.S. Congress passes the Gold Coinage Act allowing the minting of gold coins. |
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The United States Department of the Interior is established. |
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For the first time the U.S. Congress passes legislation overriding a presidential veto. |
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Florida is admitted as the 27th U.S. state. |
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According to Akilattirattu Ammanai, Ayya Vaikundar arises from the sea as avatar of Narayana at Thiruchendur. |
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The U.S. Congress passes the Missouri Compromise. |
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The Alabama Territory is created by splitting the Mississippi Territory. |
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Colégio Militar is founded in Portugal by Colonel Teixeira Rebello. |
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The United States Mint is created by the U.S. Congress. |
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The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza |
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Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi |