Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America.
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The world's largest building at the time opened in Dubai.
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.
Elvis Presley recorded his first demo for 'It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You' and 'I'll Never Stand In Your Way.'
The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.
