Instant divorce was banned in India, which became a giant leap forward for women’s rights in the country.
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A 50,000-year-old human bone was discovered in Siberia.
Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
Theodore Roosevelt became the first US President to appear in an automobile publicly.
Austria launched pilotless balloons against the city of Venice, which became the first air raid in history.
Australia began selling its first platinum coin, featuring a Koala.
