The Caribbean island state of Saint Lucia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
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Robert Stewart ascended to the Scottish throne, marking the beginning of the House of Stewart.
King Charles VIII of France entered Naples to claim the city's throne.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope discovered a star with seven Earth-sized planets orbiting it.
Transgender people were no longer allowed to use public toilets after Obama's rule was rebuked by Donald Trump.
The UK's biggest robbery happened, where at least six thieves stole £53 million.
