Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America.
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Maria Sharapova became the first Russian to win Wimbledon.
The world's first stock index was published.
Norway's oldest newspaper, 'Adresseavisen,' was first printed.
Mechanical engineer Karl Benz drove his first automobile in Mannheim, Germany.
North America's biggest battle, ''The Battle of Gettysburg,” was won by the union.
