British singer-songwriter Lily Allen released her first album, “Alright, Still,” in the UK.
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The Treaty of Berlin was signed, granting Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania independence from Turkey.
New York City experienced a 25-hour blackout when a substation on the Hudson River was struck by lightning, causing two circuit breakers to trip.
Queen Victoria inherited Buckingham Palace from her uncle and moved in, becoming the first royal to live on the property.
British prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party, was elected by the Party's MPs.
The Live Aid concert raised funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Africa.
