Missouri entered the United States Union and became the 24th state.
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The Paluweh volcano in Indonesia erupted and claimed six lives.
Monsanto became liable to pay out $289 million in damages to a groundsman who got terminal cancer from its 'Roundup' weed killer.
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won the 100-meter freestyle gold medal in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Protesting and riots began in Missouri following the death of African American man, Michael Brown.
The 14th IAAF World Championships opened in Moscow, Russia.
