Texas became the 28th state to join the United States of America.
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China's Shenzhou spacecraft launched on its fourth and final uncrewed flight.
Emma Snodgrass was arrested.
The worst German air raid of the Blitz occurred.
The Ebola epidemic in Guinea was declared by The World Health Organization.
The San Miguel volcano (also known as Volcán Chaparrastique) erupted in El Salvador.
