Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the United States of America.
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US President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.
Natalie Cole released her debut album titled 'Inseparable,' which went on to win two Grammys.
Henri Desgrange made the world's first world record for a bicycle, reaching a speed of 21.95 miles per hour.
NASA's Atlantis Space Shuttle launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
