The United States Congress passes a resolution to annex the Republic of Texas, which becomes the 28th state in December 1845. AI analysis
The Victoria Cross was established to recognize acts of valour for British and Commonwealth forces. AI analysis
Karl Benz patents the first practical motor car. AI analysis
World War I: Paris is bombed by German zeppelins, causing more than 50 casualties. AI analysis
The first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame are announced. AI analysis
Man of La Mancha opens on Broadway. AI analysis
Hungary establishes diplomatic relations with South Korea. AI analysis
In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush describes "regimes that sponsor terror" as an Axis of evil, in which he includes Iraq, Iran and North Korea. AI analysis