Wyoming became the 44th state to join the United States of America.
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The British newspaper, News of the World, published its last-ever edition following a phone-hacking scandal.
Erden Eruç began the world's first successful solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
Louis XVI of France declared war on Great Britain during the American Revolution.
Lady Jane Grey began her 9-day reign as the Queen of England, France, and Ireland.
A chemical factory in Seveso, near Milan, Italy, exploded, covering surrounding areas in dioxin.
