The six billionth living human being was born.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
President Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the 'Executive Mansion' to 'The White House.'
The cosmetics company CoverGirl featured their first-ever boy on the cover.
