One thousand Nigerian troops were airlifted into Liberia to end the occupation of Monrovia.
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An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
Mainz Psalter was published, making it the first book with a printed publication date on it.
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
