642 million people voted in India’s general election, setting the record for the world’s largest election.
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The Philadelphia Zoo opened. At the time, it was the only zoo in the 'New World.'
South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations after ending Apartheid.
Kentucky became the 15th state to join the United States of America.
Anti Slavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and changed her name to Sojourner Truth.
Anne Boleyn was crowned the Queen of England at Westminster Abbey.
