Pakistan gained independence from the British Empire – a day before India’s independence.
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A rainfall survey named 'It is raining plastic' announced that tiny plastic particles were found in 90% of rain samples in Colorado, US.
After being in construction for 632 years, the Cologne Cathedral was completed.
Mudslides and flooding in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown claimed the lives of 1,141 people and left 3,00 without homes.
Congress created the Oregon Territory, which included Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana.
Venezuelan political terrorist Carlos the Jackal was captured in Sudan.
