The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
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Earth-like calcium-rich deposits were found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
The state of Georgia seceded from the United States of America.
Production of the Pixar film Toy Story began.
Miami, Florida, received snow for the first and last time ever.
Richard Crosbie became the first Irish man to fly a hot air balloon in Ireland.
