The world’s second oldest theme park, Tivoli Gardens, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Cave monastery Vardzia was blessed by Queen Tamar of Georgia.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
Bahrain declared independence from Britain.
The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
