Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
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MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called 'Isla Santa.'
Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
George R. R. Martin published his novel, 'Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.'