Mercurius became Pope John II, making him the first pope to change their name after attaining popehood.
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The US & Canada agreed to divert the Niagara River to protect the Niagara Falls from eroding.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that gaming addiction is a Mental Health Disorder.
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.
The Alemanni crossed the frozen Rhine in large numbers and invaded the Roman Empire.