Austria launched pilotless balloons against the city of Venice, which became the first air raid in history.
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Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
Ann Franklin became one of the first women newspaper publishers.
King Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth, the ultimate battle in the Wars of the Roses.
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.
