One thousand Nigerian troops were airlifted into Liberia to end the occupation of Monrovia.
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The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
The Indian Appropriations Act added the sell or starve clause.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
Richard Branson's attempt at obtaining the fastest Atlantic crossing ended when his speed boat crashed.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
