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1870

U.S. Weather Bureau Founded
The United States officially created the Weather Bureau (today known as the National Weather Service) to provide accurate forecasts and issue warnings.

1913

Ratification of the 16th Amendment
The U.S. Constitution was amended to allow Congress to impose a federal income tax, marking a major change in government revenue collection.

1959

The Day the Music Died
Rock ‘n’ roll icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson tragically died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

1966

Indira Gandhi Becomes Prime Minister
Following the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi assumed office as India’s Prime Minister and formed her first cabinet.

1987

Michael Jordan Scores 61 Points
NBA star Michael Jordan delivered a career-best performance, scoring 61 points in a game against the Boston Celtics.

1994

Winter Olympics Conclude in Lillehammer
The Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer, Norway, came to an end, leaving memorable moments in sports history.

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