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French and Indian War
The 1763 Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain. -
Battle of Carr's Fort
A force of more than 340 men from the South Carolina and Georgia militias attack a group of about 200 Loyalists under the command of Colonel John Hamilton at Robert Carr’s Fort, in Wilkes County, Georgia. -
U.S. Citizenship
US citizenship laws amended. All children of US parents born abroad granted US citizenship -
Freedom in Madagascar
Religious freedom is established in Madagascar -
Spanish-American War
President William Mckinley signs the US-Spain peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War. U.S. acquires the territories of Puerto Rico and Guam. -
End of Marxism
Adolf Hitler proclaims end of Marxism -
Tom & Jerry
The first Tom & Jerry cartoon, "Puss Gets the Boot," created by Hanna-Barbera, debut by MGM. -
Vietnam War
President Dwight D. Eisenhower warns about United States Intervention in the Vietnam War -
U.S. Constitution
The 25th Amendment of the United States Constitution is ratified. -
Ziggy Stardust debuts
David Bowie's androgynous spaceman rocker alter-ego debuts