The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
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Mariner IX took two photos of Mars' north pole.
The USSR's Voskhod 1 spacecraft became the first spaceflight with multiple crew members.
Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
