642 million people voted in India’s general election, setting the record for the world’s largest election.
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The European Union expanded the 1951 Stresa Convention.
CNN made its debut as the first 24-hour news channel.
NASA's Endeavour Space Shuttle landed for its 25th and final time.
Baseball and war hero Hank Gowdy became the first player to enlist in the US Army during World War II.
Anne Boleyn was crowned the Queen of England at Westminster Abbey.
