George Washington sends proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.
The Texas Revolution begins with the Battle of Gonzales: Mexican soldiers attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, Texas, but encounter stiff resistance from a hastily assembled militia.
American Civil War: Battle of Saltville: Union forces attack Saltville, Virginia, but are defeated by Confederate troops.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed.
The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded by Josemaría Escrivá.
World War II: In Operation Typhoon, Germany begins an all-out offensive against Moscow.
World War II: German troops end the Warsaw Uprising.
The Soviet Union recognises the People's Republic of China, proclaimed the previous day by Mao Zedong.
Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz is first published.
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