Former President Abraham Lincoln ordered the emancipation of slaves across the US from January 1, 1863.
The change meant that some 3.5 million slaves were then free.
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The ITV network launched in the UK, which became the BBC's first rival.
The European Space Agency integrated its SMART-1 spacecraft with its dedicated launching rocket.
'Friends' debuted on NBC and continued for ten seasons.
American drama TV series 'Baywatch' premiered on NBC.
Barbados appointed Rihanna as an ambassador to the country.
