The previously known District of Louisiana became the Louisiana Territory.
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In Auckland, New Zealand, Sky Tower opened, making it the tallest free-standing building in the Southern Hemisphere.
After recording for four years, Duffy released her debut studio album ''Rockferry."
Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' made it into Billboard's Top 100 pop chart.
Steve Fossett completed the first around the world airplane solo non-stop journey.
Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America.
