Switzerland votes to join UN, Gunmen attack Sri Lanka cricketers' bus in Lahore, and more — here's what happened on this day in history
US recognises Texas as an independent sovereign state
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Russia's Alexander II signs Emancipation Manifesto abolishing serfdom
Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia
Switzerland votes to join U.N., abandoning 200 years of neutrality
Gunmen attack Sri Lanka cricketers' bus in Lahore, kill 6 policemen
