South Carolina became the 8th state to join the United States of America.
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Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundian Faction at the siege of Compiègne.
The final episode of LOST aired.
Wilfred Benítez became the youngest 3-division world champion in history at age 22 after knocking out Maurice Hope in 12 rounds.
Walt Disney incorporated his first film company called Laugh-O-Gram Studio.
Henry VIII declared his marriage to Catherine of Aragon officially null and void, despite Pope Clement VII's refusal to allow it.
