1942 - Mexico declares war on Nazi-Germany and Japan
1987 - 30 killed in a Texas tornado
1994 - Musical sequel "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC, after 16 performances
1996 - "Tartuffe: Born Again" opens at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC; runs for 29 performances
1998 - Lewinsky scandal: a federal judge rules that United States Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving President Bill Clinton

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