Arkansas became the 25th state to join the United States of America.
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Spain held its first democratic elections since 1936.
The second-largest volcano eruption of the 20th Century happened in the Philippines.
The comedy movie 'The Apartment' was released in New York, US.
Babe Ruth's baseball jersey became the most expensive sports memorabilia when it sold for $5.6 million.
The first documented blood transfusion took place using sheep blood in a teenage boy.