The country of Georgia joined the United Nations shortly after the country became independent.
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Christians burned Beatles records because of John Lennon's negative comments about Jesus.
Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
Christchurch, New Zealand, became the colony's first city by royal charter.
Disney bought Capital Cities, ABC, and ESPN for $19 billion.
Cliff Richard and The Drifters' single 'Living Doll' reached number one in the UK charts and stayed there for six weeks.
