Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City.
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New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The world's second oldest theme park, Tivoli Gardens, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.
An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
