Answer:
On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812 between the United States and England, British troops enter Washington, D.C. and burn the White House in retaliation for the American attack on the city of York in Ontario, Canada, in June 1813.
Explanation:
Technically, no, it is false that China has finally halted the spread of the Gobi Desert by planting trees, since although they are currently using this tactic, it has not led to a full "halt".