The six billionth living human being was born.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
