South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations after ending Apartheid.
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Napoleon I undertook a ceremony to make his authority officially recognized.
Anne Boleyn was crowned the Queen of England at Westminster Abbey.
General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Anti Slavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and changed her name to Sojourner Truth.
Baseball and war hero Hank Gowdy became the first player to enlist in the US Army during World War II.
