One thousand Nigerian troops were airlifted into Liberia to end the occupation of Monrovia.
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Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City.
The world's second oldest theme park, Tivoli Gardens, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
