Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.
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US President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats,' based on poetry by T. S. Eliot, first premiered in the West End, London.
Following the Sega Saturn's success in Japan, the console was released in North America on this day.
Justin Bieber made his first tweet at 8:27 pm, promoting his single 'One Time.'
The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
