A 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk called “Cleopatra’s Needle” was erected in Central Park, New York, US.
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The Caribbean island state of Saint Lucia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
King Charles VIII of France entered Naples to claim the city's throne.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope discovered a star with seven Earth-sized planets orbiting it.
Planes were banned from passing over the White House.
Robert Stewart ascended to the Scottish throne, marking the beginning of the House of Stewart.
