New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States of America.
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The Iraqi Army was formed.
The Thaicom 6 satellite was launched into Earth’s orbit atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
A chemist in Berkeley, California, US, announced that they successfully synthesized hormones that are responsible for human growth.
Mother Teresa arrived in India to help some of the country's poorest.
