Georgia became the 4th state to join the United States of America.
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The Alemanni crossed the frozen Rhine in large numbers and invaded the Roman Empire.
Prolific serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper,' was arrested in Sheffield, UK.
The mapping of Mars' surface began.
The Stardust space probe collected a sample of comet dust.
The US & Canada agreed to divert the Niagara River to protect the Niagara Falls from eroding.
