The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
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Indira Gandhi was elected as India's fourth Prime Minister.
Seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, admitted doping during all wins on Oprah Winfrey.
Thomas Edison's first overhead electric lighting system began service in Roselle, New Jersey.
Production of the Pixar film Toy Story began.
The construction for the San Agustin Church in Manila was officially completed.
