The United States broke diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba.
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The cryptocurrency 'Bitcoin' was created, providing a new digital currency.
Aretha Franklin became the first-ever female artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
During the Battle of Princeton, British forces were defeated in New Jersey by George Washington's revolutionary army.
Alaska became the 49th State to join the United States of America.
A fire broke out at the top of the famous iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
