Austria launched pilotless balloons against the city of Venice, which became the first air raid in history.
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Australia began selling its first platinum coin, featuring a Koala.
Instant divorce was banned in India, which became a giant leap forward for women's rights in the country.
King Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth, the ultimate battle in the Wars of the Roses.
Ann Franklin became one of the first women newspaper publishers.
Both Russia and Vanuatu joined the World Trade Organization raising the total number of members to 157.
