The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
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Richard Branson's attempt at obtaining the fastest Atlantic crossing ended when his speed boat crashed.
Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected a deep-space radio signal.
An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
