Adolf Eichmann was found guilty of war crimes in Israel.
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Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the US constitution.
King Carloman II of West Francia was mortally wounded while out hunting.
Mexico was officially recognized as an independent nation by the US.
A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.
The Empire of China was established by statesman Yuan Shikai, who declared himself Emperor.