Women voted in a general election for the first time in New Zealand.
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Navigator Ferdinand Magellan began his exploration of the Pacific Ocean.
The teaser trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was released, which first introduced the droid, BB-8.
Lady Nancy Astor became the first woman to become a member of the British House of Commons.
England and France formally recognized Hawaii's independence.
Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, handed in her resignation to the Queen and stepped down after being prime minister for 11 years.