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.
Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected a deep-space radio signal.
Mainz Psalter was published, making it the first book with a printed publication date on it.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
