State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.
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Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.
The Grand Union Flag flew for the first time with the commissioning of the USS Alfred.
The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
