New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
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A 7.1 magnitude Earthquake in Tonghai, China, claimed over 10,000 lives.
The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.
Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.
Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America.
King Charles I attacked the House of Commons.
