The world’s second oldest theme park, Tivoli Gardens, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
One thousand Nigerian troops were airlifted into Liberia to end the occupation of Monrovia.
