Israel declared independence from the British administration.
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The Adventures of Robin Hood, directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley, and starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, was released.
Delegates started to gather in Philadelphia to draw up the US constitution.
The US Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was formed.
The rockumentary film featuring The Who titled 'Kids Are All Right' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Settlers funded by the Virginia Company of London established Jamestown.
