Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States of America.
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Segregation led many students to walk out of Froebel High School, Gary, Indiana.
Balloonist John Wise started the world's first airmail service by balloon from Lafayette to Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
Sylvanus Bowser's invention of the gasoline pump was delivered to a dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, US.
The Baltimore Colts NFL team relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana.
