The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that gaming addiction is a Mental Health Disorder.
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The mapping of Mars' surface began.
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Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy gave a speech announcing that he was running for US President.
Mercurius became Pope John II, making him the first pope to change their name after attaining popehood.
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