Oregon became the 33rd state to join the United States of America.
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The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre took place in Chicago.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
Grease The Musical first opened at the Eden Theatre in Manhattan, New York.
The discovery of Earth's wobbling motion on its axis was presented to the Royal Society, London, in a letter written by astronomer James Bradley.
The original 'Dracula' movie premiered in New York City, starring Bela Lugosi.
