Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States of America.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine's Person of the Year.
American science fiction movie 'Star Trek: Insurrection' was released in the US.
Wall Street film directed by Oliver Stone starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen, was released.
Edward VIII officially announced his abdication.
The final Apollo mission, Apollo 17, successfully landed on the moon.
