Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America.
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King Charles I attacked the House of Commons.
Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.
Elvis Presley recorded his first demo for 'It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You' and 'I'll Never Stand In Your Way.'
Julius Caesar and his legions made battle with one of Caesar's former forces in the Battle of Ruspina in Africa.
The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.
