The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world’s tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
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After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore was completed.
A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.