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.
Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.
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 first pizza party was held in space.
