1844
Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti.
1933
German Reichstag building in Berlin was destroyed by fire.
1951
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, limiting the President to two terms.
1973
Members of the American Indian Movement occupied the village of Wounded Knee, S.D.
1991
Kuwait was liberated in the Gulf War.
2003
Fred Rogers, of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, died.
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