The largest known solar storm occurred, causing electrical problems to telegraph services.
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Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
The United States announced its recognition of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania's independence as individual countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte successfully flew the first non-stop transatlantic flight from east to west when they landed in New York City.
Egypt's state TV lifted the ban on veiled news presenters.
Great Britain and its colonies spent their last day using the Julian calendar.
