The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
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The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
A royal wedding occurred in Munich, which is considered to be the first-ever Oktoberfest event.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
The cosmetics company CoverGirl featured their first-ever boy on the cover.
