Edward VIII officially announced his abdication.
Despite having signed the official declaration the day prior, Edward did not announce it publicly until later. He made the proclamation in a radio broadcast which shocked the country.
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Wall Street film directed by Oliver Stone starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen, was released.
The final Apollo mission, Apollo 17, successfully landed on the moon.
Tiger Woods announced his indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage.
Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States of America.
American science fiction movie 'Star Trek: Insurrection' was released in the US.
