1853CE
Politics
Gadsden Purchase Signed
The United States signs a treaty with Mexico to purchase land in present-day southern Arizona and New Mexico, finalizing the contiguous US border.
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December 30
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1922CE
Politics
Soviet Union Established
The Treaty on the Creation of the USSR is signed, officially uniting Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the Transcaucasian SFSR into the Soviet Union.
1975CE
Birth
Tiger Woods Born
American professional golfer widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. He has won 15 major championships and transformed the sport's popularity, becoming one of the most marketable and successful athletes in history.