Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
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The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
The Spanish Flu was reported to have killed 21,000 people in the US in the week ending on this date.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.