Today in 1831, the first bank robbery in America was reported. The City Bank of New York City lost $245,000. The robber, Edward Smith was sentenced to 5 years in jail.
Today in 1920, the U.S. Senate rejected the Versailles Treaty for the second time. They were in favor of maintaining an isolationist policy, and did not want the League of Nations to have the ability to send America to war.
Today in 1931, the state of Nevada legalized gambling.
Today in 2003, President George W. Bush announced that U.S. forces had launched a strike against “targets of military opportunity” in Iraq.
Today in 2006, on the weekend of his 84th birthday, civil rights activist Fred Shuttlesworth gave his final sermon in front of 300 people at the Greater New Light Baptist Church.
Today in 2013, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity discovered further evidence of water-bearing minerals.
Today in 2013, Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican.
Today in 2014, Russia captured the Ukrainian naval base in Sevastopol.
Today in 2018, Mississippi signed the strictest abortion law in the nation into law – no termination after 15 weeks.
Today in 2018, the world’s last male northern white rhino, 45-year-old Sudan, died in Kenya.
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