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2021

US House Democrats introduce one article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” for encouraging his supporters to riot at the Capitol.

2016

FIFA Ballon d’Or: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wins his record 5th award with 41.33% of the votes; American midfielder Carli Lloyd is Women’s World Player of the Year.

2010

Simon Cowell leaves “American Idol”.

2007

Author J. K. Rowling finishes the 7th and last Harry Potter novel.

1973

Owners of American League baseball teams voted to adopt the designated-hitter rule on a trial basis.

1922

At Toronto General Hospital, Leonard Thompson became the first person to be successfully treated with insulin.

1913

The first sedan-type car was unveiled at the National Automobile Show in New York City. The car was manufactured by the Hudson Motor Company.

1838

First public demonstration of telegraph messages sent using dots and dashes by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail.

1569

England’s first state lottery was held.

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