James Meredith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.
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Mississippi formally ratified the Thirteenth Amendment and became the last state to approve the abolition of slavery.
Civil Rights marchers in Canton, Mississippi, were dispersed by tear gas during the 'March Against Fear.'
A 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi was declared unconstitutional.
The world's favorite soda, Coca-Cola, was sold in glass bottles in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA.
The state of Mississippi became the first to accept the prohibition of alcohol.
