Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America.
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Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.
State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.
NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.
