Nebraska became the 37th state to join the United States of America.
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The first woman won the Life Achievement Award and was claimed by Bette Davis.
The Venera 3 space probe became the first human-made object to land on another planet.
The Yellowstone National Park Protection Act went into law, making it the first National Park in the world.
Ohio became the 17th state to join the United States of America.
Captain America issue #1 comic was published by Timely Comics (which later became Marvel).