Israel declared independence from the British administration.
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Underground America Day was first observed, which recognizes the approximately 6,000 people who live in some form of underground architecture across North America.
Loreen claimed victory for Sweden at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Tattoo.'
Settlers funded by the Virginia Company of London established Jamestown.
The ban on Sunday baseball was lifted in Washington, D.C., making it the 3rd city to do so.
The USA's first space station, Skylab, was launched into Earth's orbit.
