Pakistan gained independence from the British Empire – a day before India’s independence.
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The world's most amazing face transplant took place.
A rainfall survey named 'It is raining plastic' announced that tiny plastic particles were found in 90% of rain samples in Colorado, US.
After being in construction for 632 years, the Cologne Cathedral was completed.
A rainbow lasting three hours was recorded over the Gwynedd coast in Wales.
Congress created the Oregon Territory, which included Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana.
