Today's Highlight in History:

In 1777, France recognized American independence
...and promptly surrendered.

In 1944, the U.S. Army announced it was ending its policy of excluding Japanese-Americans from the West Coast.
Apparently Mexico took that as an open invitation.

Ten years ago: The United States hit Iraq with a second wave of punishing airstrikes. Republicans advanced the impeachment case against President Bill Clinton to the House floor for a debate the following day. House Speaker-designate Bob Livingston shocked fellow Republicans by admitting he'd had extramarital affairs. Bob resigned in shame to avoid further embarrassment of his Congressional colleagues. Bill, however, changed the subject by killing some people.