Arizona became the 48th state to join the United States of America.
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The discovery of Earth's wobbling motion on its axis was presented to the Royal Society, London, in a letter written by astronomer James Bradley.
Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect.'
The Knesset, Israel's parliament, convened for the first time.
Grease The Musical first opened at the Eden Theatre in Manhattan, New York.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
