During tests, Virgin Galactic’s experimental spaceplane, VSS Enterprise, crashed into the Mojave Desert.
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The Spanish Flu was reported to have killed 21,000 people in the US in the week ending on this date.
Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world's tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).