After years of discussions, the US adopted the Great Seal national symbol, which features the iconic bald eagle.
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The Wikimedia Foundation Inc. was founded in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The asteroid Eureka was discovered by David H. Levy.
Sheila Scott became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
Pope John Paul II was sent to hospital for 55 days after contracting an infection.
At the age of 18, Queen Victoria ascended the throne after her uncle, King William IV, passed away.
