February 20, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois
Joseph Smith stopped two boys from fighting in the street and instructed them about their inappropriate behavior, after which he lectured bystanders for not interfering.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 5:282–83
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