Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States of America.
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British physicist Stephen Hawking won the $3 million Fundamental Physics Prize, the most profitable academic prize in the world.
An attack was made at the UN General Assembly in New York City.
Edward VIII officially announced his abdication.
Tiger Woods announced his indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage.
The US FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
