The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
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Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.
Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore was completed.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
