1899 - Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, President of the fledgling Philippine Republic, approves the hostile attitude of Gen. Juan Cailles towards the imperialist American forces. He tells Cailles in a reply: “I approve and applaud what you have done with the Americans… I believe that they are playing with us until the arrival of their reinforcements, but I shall send an ultimatum and remain always on the alert.”
1901 - Crude oil in enormous amount is discovered near Beaumont, Texas, marking the start of the American oil industry.
1958 - Robert James "Bobby" Fischer at the age of 14 years and 9 months wins the 1957/58 United States Championship and Zonal, with no losses, 5 draws and 8 wins.
1996 - Jordan's King Hussein makes his historic first public visit in Tel Aviv, heralding years of improved relations between Jordan and Israel.
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