American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet "Common Sense," which argues for American independence from British rule. AI analysis
The United States Senate approves an agreement to lease Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as a naval base. AI analysis
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is founded. AI analysis
World War II: Nazi officials hold the notorious Wannsee conference in Berlin, where the "Final Solution," the extermination of all Jews in Europe, is plotted. AI analysis
Point Four Program: United States President Harry S. Truman announces a program of development assistance to poor countries. AI analysis
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the 34th President of the United States. AI analysis
John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th President of the United States. AI analysis
Iran releases 52 American hostages twenty minutes after the new American president, Ronald Reagan, is inaugurated. AI analysis