Massachusetts became the 6th state to join the United States of America.
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The colony of Victoria, Australia, was hit by the Black Thursday bushfires, burning 19,000 square miles.
The world's most infamous clown, John Wayne Gacy, went on trial after he murdered 33 young men in Cook County, Illinois.
The US Congress changed the name of the Washington National Airport to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
A record 112 foot (34 meters) sea wave was recorded during a storm in the Pacific Ocean.
ScienceMag reported that honey bees are found to be able to use colors to help them carry out simple arithmetic.
