Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
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Two of Edvard Munch's stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.
Crocker-Woolworth National Bank formed its headquarters in San Francisco.
Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the US East Coast.
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
