While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
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Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry.
Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.