Pope Paul III excommunicated Englands King Henry VIII France recognizes independance of the 13 colonies Aztec calendar stone discovered in Mexico City NYC traffic regulation creates 1st one-way street Opening of 1st legislative assembly of Lower Canada in Quebec city Charles Dickenss classic: A Christmas Carol published 1st Hawaiian cavalry organized Anaheim Township created in LA County Violent bread riots at Montreal At 10:35AM 1st sustained motorized aircraft flight by Wright Bros Japan receives League of Nations mandate over Pacific islands 1st professional NFL football game: Chicago Bears vs NY Giants M-OceanView streetcar resumes service and is extended to Market St 1st fully automated railroad freight yard - Gary In 1st movie opening simultaneously in major cities - On The Beach 1st time Islanders shut-out Rangers 3-0 - Billy Smiths 5th Budweiser rocket car reaches 1190 kph (record for wheeled vehicle)
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Pope Paul III excommunicated Englands King Henry VIII