Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States of America.
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Thirty Native Americans attacked Myles Standish and a group of eighteen settlers. This became known as the 'First Encounter.'
A trial for Huntington's disease procured positive results.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine's Person of the Year.
An attack was made at the UN General Assembly in New York City.
Tiger Woods announced his indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage.
