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.
The US Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was formed.
The Talyllyn Railway in Wales became the first railway line in the world to be run solely by volunteers.
Dan Brown released his fourth novel in the Da Vinci Code series, Inferno, which became an instant success.
Loreen claimed victory for Sweden at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Tattoo.'
