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Spotify is launched

Spotify is a music, podcast, and video streaming service which is developed by a start-up in Stockholm, Sweden. It provides digital rights management-protected content from record labels and media companies. Spotify has faced criticism from some artists, who feel that it does not fairly compensate music creators.

Gray Davis is recalled in favor of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Gray Davis was recalled in the second of three such elections in the U.S. history and was succeeded in office by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who won the recall replacement race. Since being recalled, Davis has worked as a lecturer at the UCLA School of Public Affairs and as an attorney at Loeb & Loeb.

U.S. led war in Afghanistan starts

The War in Afghanistan followed the 2001 United States invasion of Afghanistan. The war's public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and to deny it a safe base of operations in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power. It is the longest war in United States history.

Rupert Murdoch starts Fox News

Fox News is an American basic cable and satellite television news channel. The channel has been accused of biased reporting and promoting the Republican Party. Fox News presents various programs, with up to 15 hours of live broadcasting per day. Its slogan is "Most Watched, Most Trusted."

Nixon announces a new peace proposal in Southeast Asia

President Richard Nixon announced a five-point proposal to end the war in Southeast Asia. He proposed potential withdrawal of U.S. forces, unconditional release of prisoners of war, and political solutions reflecting the will of the South Vietnamese people. These proposal were rejected by the Communists.

German Democratic Republic begins to function as a state

The creation of the two separate states in east and west solidified the division of Germany. The Soviets turned control of East Germany over to the Socialist Unity Party.

The Second Battle of Saratoga

Burgoyne attacked Bemis Heights on October 7 after it became apparent that he would not receive relieving aid in time. This battle culminated in heavy fighting marked by Arnold's spirited rallying of the American troops. Burgoyne's forces were thrown back and the Americans captured a portion of the entrenched British defenses.

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