Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City.
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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.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Cave monastery Vardzia was blessed by Queen Tamar of Georgia.
