1986
Shuttle tragedy
U.S. shuttle Challenger exploded 72 seconds after lift off, killing all seven crew members aboard, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
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1547
King Henry VIII of England died and his nine-year-old son, Edward VI, assumed the throne.
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1915
Congress passed legislation creating the U.S. Coast Guard.
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1916
The first Jewish Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Louis Brandeis, was appointed.
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1999
The creation of Element 114 is announced by scientists.
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2003
In his second State of the Union Address, President Bush presents case for war with Iraq.
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