Tennessee became the 16th state to join the United States of America.
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Napoleon I undertook a ceremony to make his authority officially recognized.
General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Anti Slavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and changed her name to Sojourner Truth.
South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations after ending Apartheid.
Baseball and war hero Hank Gowdy became the first player to enlist in the US Army during World War II.
