1. In 1865, the final version of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime.
2. In 1913, civil rights leader William Edward Burghardt Du Bois organized a conference at Howard University in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues facing African Americans, including voting rights, economic advancement, and education. This conference laid the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.
3. In 1959, the Washington Coliseum hosted its first concert, featuring rock and roll legend Chuck Berry. The Coliseum became a popular venue for concerts and sporting events, and was the site of the Beatles' first U.S. concert in 1964.
4. In 1964, the U.S. government declared a state of emergency in Washington, D.C. due to a severe winter storm. The storm, which lasted for several days, caused widespread power outages, transportation disruptions, and property damage.
5. In 1984, the Washington Redskins won the Super Bowl, defeating the Los Angeles Raiders 38-9 in Super Bowl XVIII. The team, led by quarterback Joe Theismann and running back John Riggins, went on to win two more Super Bowls in the next decade.
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