Saudi Arabia became the last country in the world to lift a ban on women driving cars.
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Sir Frances Drake completed his famous circumnavigation of the world when he sailed into Plymouth aboard the Golden Hind.
The US Congress abolished the gold dollar and three-dollar coins.
The Umbria and Marche earthquake occurred in Italy, killing 11 people and injuring 100.
The iconic Hollywoodland sign was changed to just Hollywood as we know it today.
The Beatles released Abbey Road, the last album they recorded before breaking up.
