The modern state of Qatar was founded with Jassim Bin Mohammad Al Thani as its leader.
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Kublai Khan founded the Yuan dynasty when he renamed his Mongol Empire 'Yuan.'
Project SCORE, the world's first communications satellite, was launched into orbit.
The film 'The Color Purple,' based on the novel by Alice Walker, directed by Steven Spielberg, premiered in New York.
A powerful meteor exploded over the Bering Sea.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
