New Hampshire became the 9th state to join the United States of America.
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The most memorable concert of the decade occurred at Wembley Stadium.
John Hinckley, who tried to kill President Reagan, was found not guilty on the grounds of insanity.
Construction on the world's longest railway in Russia was completed.
Louis St. Laurent resigned as the prime minister of Canada.
Two newly discovered moons orbiting Pluto were named Nix and Hydra.
