Sir Robin Knox-Johnston completed the world’s first non-stop, single-handed global circumnavigation.
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A controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was approved by the UK's parliament.
The US Congress passed legislation that allowed the 'In God We Trust' inscription on the currency.
President Richard Nixon died of a stroke at the age of 81.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed his 'Swan Lake' ballet.
