The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
The cosmetics company CoverGirl featured their first-ever boy on the cover.
The USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
A royal wedding occurred in Munich, which is considered to be the first-ever Oktoberfest event.