George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City.
War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.
The Democratic Party of the United States is organized.
American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield
African American men are granted the right to vote in Washington, D.C.
World War II: Britain introduces food rationing.
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.
President George W. Bush signs into law the No Child Left Behind Act.