The New York Sun printed the first of six articles known as the "Great Moon Hoax." Allegedly, Sir John Herschel had found evidence of life on the moon, including creatures such as unicorns and bat-like humanoids. More »
Liberation of Paris
After over four years of German occupation, American and Free French soldiers liberate Paris, accepting the surrender of German General Dietrich von Choltitz in a Parisian hotel.
President Woodrow Wilson establishes the National Park Service, signing an act of Congress. 44 years earlier, Yellowstone had been established as the first National Park.
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