The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
The world's strongest storm ever was recorded.
The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
President Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the 'Executive Mansion' to 'The White House.'
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
