Father Junipero Serra started his first mission in California named “Mission San Diego.”
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The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic's Parliament declared sovereignty over Ukrainian territories.
The bank of Stockholm issued the first banknotes in Europe.
Republican Party in Detroit nominated Ronald Reagan for US president.
US Marine Major John Glenn's 'Project Bullet' broke the transcontinental speed record.
The journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers began. This was known as the Hijrah.
