Same-sex marriage was legalized in Sweden.
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General Mills introduced Cheerios.
Fidel Castro banned elections and declared Cuba to be a socialist nation.
Crown Prince Naruhito became the Emperor of Japan following his father's abdication.
A national strike began in the United States, calling for an eight-hour workday instead of 12 hours.
SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on Nickelodeon.
