The Dalai Lama received political asylum in India after fleeing from China.
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The United States bought Alaska from the Russian Empire.
Starbucks first opened its doors in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Riots broke out in Iceland when the Icelandic parliament decided to join NATO.
Swimmer Michael Phelps smashed the world record for the 200-meter butterfly swim at just 15 years old.
The Heinkel He 100 fighter set a world airspeed record of 463 mph (745 km/h).
