Natalie Cole released her debut album titled “Inseparable,” which went on to win two Grammys.
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Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the United States of America.
Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.
Monty Python was formed.
US President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats,' based on poetry by T. S. Eliot, first premiered in the West End, London.