Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.
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Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan and crew set off aboard the Victoria on their adventure around the globe.
The climate change rally led by activist Greta Thunberg saw millions of protesters worldwide standing up for urgent action.
Maryland passed its first anti-amalgamation law.
The US military policy 'don't ask, don't tell' came to an end.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
