The people of Colombia declared their independence from Spain.
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Single 'In-a-gadda-da-vida' by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
The Colony of British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation.
Japanese animated fantasy movie 'Spirited Away' was released.
The USS Constitution set sail for the first time in 116 years.
America's robot spacecraft, the Viking I, successfully landed on Mars.
