A Norwegian expedition became the first to ever reach the geographical South Pole – led by Roald Amundsen.
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The Dayton Agreement was signed in Paris by leaders of various governments. This ended the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.
The capital city of the Roman Empire, Constantinople, was severely damaged by an earthquake.
A British surgeon admitted to branding his initials on patients' livers.
Princess Mary Stuart succeeded her father James V and became Queen Mary I of Scotland at just six days old.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams, had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
