The Second Anglo-Dutch War began as England fought the Dutch republic for the control of seas and trade routes.
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The Senate convened for the first time after the new federal government was set up in the USA.
France became the first country in the world to include access to abortion in its constitution.
The first People's Choice Awards aired on CBS.
World tennis champion Martina Navratilova won her 74th match streak.
Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.
