Texas became the 28th state to join the United States of America.
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The San Miguel volcano (also known as Volcán Chaparrastique) erupted in El Salvador.
King Henry II's knights assassinated Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The worst German air raid of the Blitz occurred.
Lou Thesz beat Everett Marshall in St Louis, making him the youngest to win the National Wrestling Association World heavyweight title.
The Treaty of New Echota was signed.
