Sir Isaac Newton published his “Principia” book, which outlined the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
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The Republic of Cabo Verde gained its independence from Portugal.
Björk released her very first album called 'Debut.'
The 1945 United Kingdom general election took place with the Labour Party winning by a landslide.
Elvis Presley recorded his debut single, That's All Right.
The US recorded its first tornado.
