Foundations were placed on Bedloe’s Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.
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British graffiti artist Banksy created the first in a series of animal artworks in London.
The Soviet spacecraft Mars 6 was launched.
Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
English explorer Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for the British crown.
Nelson Mandela returned to South Africa and was arrested for illegally leaving the country.
