Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
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The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
Mainz Psalter was published, making it the first book with a printed publication date on it.
An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
One thousand Nigerian troops were airlifted into Liberia to end the occupation of Monrovia.
