The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank was published.
The diary has since been published in over 60 languages.
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Virginia became the 10th state to join the United States of America.
This day marked the end of Edward V of England's reign.
The World Health Organization estimated that Yemen had over 200,000 cases of cholera.
Canada swore in Kim Campbell as the nation’s first female Prime Minister.
North Korea sent 75,000 soldiers to invade South Korea, which would start the Korean War.
