1900
One People, One Destiny
The British Parliament proclaimed that as of Jan. 1, 1901, the six Australian colonies would be united at the Commonwealth of Australia.
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1816
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1850
Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the U.S., died after only 16 months in office.
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1872
The doughnut cutter was patented by John F. Blondel of Thomaston, Me.
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1896
William Jennings Bryan delivered his "cross of gold" speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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1974
Former U.S. chief justice Earl Warren died in Washington, DC.
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1997
Boxer Mike Tyson was temporarily banned from boxing for biting Evander Holyfield's ear.
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2002
Baseball's All-Star Game ended in a tie after 11 innings. Both sides had run out of pitchers.
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2011
After more than 50 years of struggle, South Sudan declares independence and becomes Africa's 54th state.
