Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius
Facebook was founded
The social networking service currently has over 1 billion active users.
Ceylon (Sri Lanka) proclaimed independence within the British Commonwealth
Since the 16th century, the island had been colonized by Portugal, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.
The Confederate States of America was established
6 slave states met in Montgomery, Alabama to form the Confederacy, which lasted only until 1865.
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German archeologist Constantin von Tischendorf discovered the Codex Sinaiticus
The “Sinai Bible”, a handwritten copy of the Greek Bible, is considered a great historical treasure.
George Washington was elected as first President of the United States
Washington took office on April 30, 1789.