The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
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Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
The six billionth living human being was born.
President Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the 'Executive Mansion' to 'The White House.'
The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
