The Pink Star Diamond sold for a record USD 71 million in Hong Kong.
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US Congress released a US flag that featured 20 stars and 13 red and white stripes.
Moscow was mentioned for the very first time in historical records when two princes met there for a great banquet.
The 21st Commonwealth Games officially began on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
The Declaration of Breda document was issued by the exiled King Charles II of England.
The Kangra earthquake in India killed over 20,000 people.
