Arizona became the 48th state to join the United States of America.
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Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect.'
Oregon became the 33rd state to join the United States of America.
Whitney Houston's self-titled album was released.
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.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
