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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After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore was completed.
A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
