The Holy Emperor Charles V and King Henry VIII of England became allies against France.
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Margaret Thatcher became the leader of the British Conservative Party.
Nelson Mandela was released from prison after being incarcerated for 27 years in South Africa.
Janet Reno became the first female to be appointed US Attorney General by President Clinton.
The Boston Bicycle Club was formed, becoming the first cycling club in the United States.
A steamboat patent was granted to the American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton.
