Slavery in Cape Colony, Britain’s colony in South Africa, was abolished by the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act.
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The Japanese broadcaster NHK launched the world's first super-high definition 8K television channel.
Rosa Parks was arrested.
Pedro I was crowned Emperor of Brazil.
Japanese Emperor Hirohito approved plans set forward by his advisors to go to war against the United States of America.
Paul McCartney and Pete Best were arrested.
