The Second Anglo-Dutch War began as England fought the Dutch republic for the control of seas and trade routes.
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France became the first country in the world to include access to abortion in its constitution.
The Batman, featuring lead actor Robert Pattinson, hit the box office in 4,217 locations in North America.
The silent horror movie ''Nosferatu" was released in Berlin, making it the first-ever vampire movie.
A Real IRA car bomb exploded in front of the BBC's headquarters in London, injuring one person.
The Soviet Union's Vega 1 Space Probe began sending back images of Halley's Comet.
