Congress changed the official name from United Colonies to the United States of America.
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The tomb of a goldsmith family dating back 3,500 years was discovered near Luxor, Egypt.
California became the 31st state to join the United States of America.
The Handsworth riots began in Birmingham, England, after a man was arrested near Acapulco Café, Lozells.
Queen Elizabeth II became Great Britain's longest-reigning monarch in history.
HBO first aired the American war drama miniseries 'Band of Brothers' by Steven Spielberg.
