The United Nations General Assembly adopts the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The Ulysses probe passes the Sun’s south pole.

The United Kingdon, Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia sign the Treaty of Worms.

The Roman Emperor, Claudius is poisoned and dies. His stepson Nero succeeds him to the throne.

Hurricane Ike makes landfall causing heavy damage to Galveston Island, Houston.