Kentucky became the 15th state to join the United States of America.
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NASA's Endeavour Space Shuttle landed for its 25th and final time.
Anti Slavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and changed her name to Sojourner Truth.
Tennessee became the 16th state to join the United States of America.
642 million people voted in India's general election, setting the record for the world’s largest election.
CNN made its debut as the first 24-hour news channel.
