The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
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Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
Cave monastery Vardzia was blessed by Queen Tamar of Georgia.
An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
The Indian Appropriations Act added the sell or starve clause.