The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world’s tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
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The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore was completed.
Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
The Spanish Flu was reported to have killed 21,000 people in the US in the week ending on this date.
