Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s first female president.
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Nigeria, Africa, gained its independence from British rule.
The first volume of 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott was published in the US.
Sony released the world's first CD player in Japan.
Supreme Court ruled bans on interracial marriage unconstitutional.
Newark Liberty International Airport opened, becoming the first airport in the New York City metropolitan area.