The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
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The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Mainz Psalter was published, making it the first book with a printed publication date on it.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
