A 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk called “Cleopatra’s Needle” was erected in Central Park, New York, US.
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Malaysia's leader created an uproar when he announced he favors quinoa over the national dish of rice.
The Caribbean island state of Saint Lucia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
King Charles VIII of France entered Naples to claim the city's throne.
Analysis of 65,000-year-old cave paintings in Spain revealed that Neanderthals were the first artists long before humans.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope discovered a star with seven Earth-sized planets orbiting it.
