The Transcontinental Railroad linking up the East and West halves of the US was completed in Colorado.
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An all-steel church called San Sebastian Church opened in Manila, Philippines.
Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panama City.
After six years at war, Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
The foundations for Cologne Cathedral were laid in preparation for its construction.
Kristofer Helgen announced the discovery of the olinguito, a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae.
