1917 German plan to get Mexican help in WW I exposed (Zimmerman telegram).
1923 Flying Scotsman goes into service.
1942 The "Battle of Los Angeles" takes place, a series of anti-aircraft engagements over the city in response to a rumored but false Japanese attack. It would last until the morning of the following day.
1981 Britain's Prince Charles announces engagement to Lady Diana Spencer.
1991 US-led forces begin Operation Desert Sabre, the ground invasion of southern Iraq and Iraqi-occupied Kuwait.
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