1568 - Mary Queen of Scots is defeated by English at battle of Langside
1573 - Takeda Shingen, Japanese warlord dies (b. 1521)
1643 - Heavy earthquake strikes Santiago Chile; kills 1/3 of population
1846 - US declares war on Mexico, 2 months after fighting begins
1992 - 3 astronauts simultaneous walked in space for the 1st time
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