Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City.
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New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
