The US Congress approved the 5 cent nickel.
The bill was passed without any debate.
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Pope Benedict XV canonized Joan of Arc.
Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, premiered.
NASA launched the Endeavour Space Shuttle on the penultimate space shuttle mission.
Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.
Billie Holiday was arrested.
