Henry Laurens became the first person to be cremated in the US.
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The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Eamon de Valera publicly repudiated the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped.
Metallica became the first band to have performed on all seven continents when they held a concert in Antarctica.
John Lennon had his last professional photoshoot.
