The United States ratified the 14th Amendment to allow former slaves citizenship in the US.
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The Soviet Union launched its second reconnaissance satellite, Kosmos 4.
Meghan Markle became the first-ever guest editor for UK Vogue.
Gangster-drama movie 'On the Waterfront' hit US theaters.
Furniture retailer IKEA opened its first store in Sweden.
The siege of Damascus was abandoned.
