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.
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
Richard Branson's attempt at obtaining the fastest Atlantic crossing ended when his speed boat crashed.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
