| 1984: | | The United States and the Vatican established diplomatic relations after a 117-year break. |
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| 1949: | | American boxer George Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas. |
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| 1946: | | Radar signals bouncing off the Moon were detected for the first time. |
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| 1946: | | | The first United Nations General Assembly met in London. |
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| 1925: | | American jazz drummer and percussionist Max Roach was born. |
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| 1920: | | The League of Nations was established in Geneva. |
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| 1901: | | The first major oil field in Texas was discovered, near Beaumont. |
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| 1861: | | | Florida seceded from the Union and in February 1861 joined the Confederacy. |
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