While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
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Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry.
Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.