The US Supreme Court ruled to allow teachers to spank students even against their parent’s wishes.
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Maria Theresa – the only female to rule the Habsburg Empire – became queen following her father's death.
The Lancet published a study that found pollution contributes to 1 in 6 deaths worldwide.
A month after launching in Japan, Metal Gear Solid was finally playable by North American PlayStation players.
Queen Elizabeth II led the Sydney Opera House's grand opening.
The British newspaper The Sunday Times was first published.
