P.T. Barnum and his circus began touring the United States.
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NASA's UK-6 was launched into space.
One hundred volunteers in Bhutan set a new Guinness World Record when they planted 49,672 trees in one hour.
The European Space Agency launched its 'Mars Express,' the first planetary mission in Europe.
Tom Bradley, Mayor of Los Angeles, signed the first US gay rights bill.
The White House opened its first indoor swimming pool.
