1942- Marine Crops General John Lejeune dies. American History 1789- New Jersey is the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. The first Seminole War begins in Florida. 1969- Alcatraz Island is seized by militant Native Americans. World History 1521- Arabs blame the shortage of water in Jerusalem to Jews making wine.
British troops break through German lines.
The Territory of Orleans adopts the U.S. Constitution. The seize of Oakdale Federal Correctional facility begins. The Mayflower Compact is signed by the Pilgrims at Cape Cod. I petitions for a Jewish state in Palestine. 1906- China prohibits opium trade.