William IV became king of The United Kingdom and Hanover until his death in 1837.
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Richard III was crowned King of England.
Same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states.
Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
The first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' hit the shelves in the UK.
Karl Benz patented the gasoline-operated motor car.
