The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
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The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
