US Congress released a US flag that featured 20 stars and 13 red and white stripes.
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The 21st Commonwealth Games officially began on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z married with only 40 guests present on their special day.
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
Finland officially joined NATO, becoming the 31st member of the security alliance.
The Kangra earthquake in India killed over 20,000 people.
