The US Army freed 32,000 concentration camp prisoners in Dachau, Germany.
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The first pieces of the Berlin Wall were dismantled, starting at Brandenburg Gate.
Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot.
Legendary country musician Willie Nelson held a two-day music concert for his 90th birthday party.
British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
Indonesia announced plans to move its capital city from Jakarta due to the city sinking.