Mercurius became Pope John II, making him the first pope to change their name after attaining popehood.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that gaming addiction is a Mental Health Disorder.
A bus plunged 400ft from a cliff in Malshej Ghat, India, killing thirty people.
The Duquesne Spy Ring, a Nazi German espionage network, was sentenced to prison.
The Stardust space probe collected a sample of comet dust.
Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy gave a speech announcing that he was running for US President.