Mexico was officially recognized as an independent nation by the US.
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Winona Ryder was arrested.
A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.
Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the US constitution.
The Empire of China was established by statesman Yuan Shikai, who declared himself Emperor.
Arthur Ashe became the first black person to be ranked number one in tennis.
