On this day in history
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1138: Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England.
1770: James Cook names and lands on Possession Island, and claims the east coast of Australia for Britain as New South Wales.
1846: The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.
1851: The first America's Cup is won by the yacht America.
1864: Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention.
1902: Cadillac Motor Company is founded.
1914: War Measures Act receives Royal Assent.
1914: The Finance Act, 1914 also becomes law, giving Ottawa the power to suspend payments in gold, and to make paper money legal tender.
1945: Vietnam conflict begins as Ho Chi Minh leads a successful coup.
