Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America.
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Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.
Julius Caesar and his legions made battle with one of Caesar's former forces in the Battle of Ruspina in Africa.
The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.
The world's largest building at the time opened in Dubai.
Canada's last-ever sighting of the Eastern Cougar was found in Ontario.
