642 million people voted in India’s general election, setting the record for the world’s largest election.
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Anti Slavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and changed her name to Sojourner Truth.
The Heimlich Maneuver was published in an article for the first time.
General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The Philadelphia Zoo opened. At the time, it was the only zoo in the 'New World.'
NASA's Endeavour Space Shuttle landed for its 25th and final time.
