Georgia became the 4th state to join the United States of America.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that gaming addiction is a Mental Health Disorder.
The mapping of Mars' surface began.
The Duquesne Spy Ring, a Nazi German espionage network, was sentenced to prison.
Mercurius became Pope John II, making him the first pope to change their name after attaining popehood.
Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy gave a speech announcing that he was running for US President.