The world’s second oldest theme park, Tivoli Gardens, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected a deep-space radio signal.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
New Zealand's All Blacks played their first international test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Indian Appropriations Act added the sell or starve clause.