1815CE
War
Battle of New Orleans
Major General Andrew Jackson led American forces to victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans, fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
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1935CE
Birth
Elvis Presley Born
American singer and actor, regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. Often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll,' he revolutionized popular music and sold over 500 million records worldwide.
1964CE
Politics
LBJ Declares War on Poverty
In his State of the Union address, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an 'unconditional war on poverty' in the United States.