The Yellowstone National Park Protection Act went into law, making it the first National Park in the world.
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The Death Penalty was abolished in the state of Michigan, except for treason.
MAC Cosmetics makeup brand was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ohio became the 17th state to join the United States of America.
Spanish peseta lost its legal tender after fully adopting the Euro.
Nebraska became the 37th state to join the United States of America.
