United States and United Kingdom forces land in French North Africa during Operation Torch

Magic Johnson announces that he is infected with HIV and leave the NBA

The Kelly Barnes Dam collapses, killing 39 people.

Bombing of the Vatican during World War 2.

The National Security Agency in the USA is established.

Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Vyazma

The UFO siting in Levelland, Texas, generates national publicity.

Pope Pius XII declares papal infallibility.