The US Navy commissioned USS Nautilus, which became the world’s first nuclear submarine.
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The Wounded Knee Massacre took place.
Wikileaks published classified information about the war in Afghanistan.
The US Air Force launched the Discoverer 1 reconnaissance satellite.
The USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.