Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
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Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
The Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 was destroyed by a bomb.
The Spanish Flu was reported to have killed 21,000 people in the US in the week ending on this date.
After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore was completed.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
