 On this date in 1812, United States forces led by General William Hall entered Canada during the War of 1812 against Britain. On this date in 1862, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill authorizing the Army Medal of Honor. On this date in 1909, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing for a federal income tax and submitted it to the states. It was declared ratified.