Christopher Columbus discovered Trinity Islands.
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The country of Georgia joined the United Nations shortly after the country became independent.
Christians burned Beatles records because of John Lennon's negative comments about Jesus.
Cliff Richard and The Drifters' single 'Living Doll' reached number one in the UK charts and stayed there for six weeks.
NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft was deliberately crashed into the Moon’s south pole.
Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.