Congress banned polygamy, stating that those who are caught are to be punished.
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King Louis I of Holland abdicated in favor of his son Napoléon Louis.
The Motion Picture Association of America introduced the PG-13 film rating.
Japanese whaling ships officially resumed activities after a thirty-one-year hiatus.
The Communist Party of China was founded with Chen Duxiu as the leader.
Sony's iconic Walkman first went on sale in Japan.