1642 Galileo dies in Italy. 1815 General Jackson trip to New Orleans is successful, although the War of 1812 is over.1867 Congress overrides a Presidential veto giving all males over 21 in the District of Columbia the right to vote, except welfare, charity recipients, spies or those who had voluntarily shelter confederate and criminals. 1877 Crazy Horse is driven from his winter quarters by General Nelsons surprise attack along the Tongue River in Montana. 1916 Allies evacuate (retreat) from Gallipoli.
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