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 USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The six billionth living human being was born.
A royal wedding occurred in Munich, which is considered to be the first-ever Oktoberfest event.
