The people of Colombia declared their independence from Spain.
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Alice Mary Robertson became the first woman to govern the US House of representatives.
Single 'In-a-gadda-da-vida' by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
The USS Constitution set sail for the first time in 116 years.
The Colony of British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation.
Apollo 11 landed on the Moon with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
