The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
This disaster took thirteen lives and left 145 people injured.
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Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
British scientist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen by removing it from the air.
The Swedish crown jewels were stolen from a cathedral in broad daylight.
The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Nintendo released 'Kirby's Dream Land' for the Game Boy in North America.