1692: The Salem witch hunts begin in Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony

1845: U.S. President Tyler signed the congressional resolution to annex the Republic of Texas.

1961: President John F. Kennedy issued Executive Order #10924, which created the Peace Corps within the Department of State.

1974: Seven people were indicted in the Watergate break-in.

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