After forty years as a fascist nation, Spain transitioned to a democratic government.
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The Supremes first appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' singing 'Come See About Me.'
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated.
The Hawaiian Fire Department was established.
Chicago, the film based on the musical and directed by Rob Marshall, was released.
Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reached Earth.