Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.
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Justin Bieber made his first tweet at 8:27 pm, promoting his single 'One Time.'
US President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
Following the Sega Saturn's success in Japan, the console was released in North America on this day.
Henri Desgrange made the world's first world record for a bicycle, reaching a speed of 21.95 miles per hour.