The Acts of Union were passed, officially uniting England and Scotland as one country.
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SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on Nickelodeon.
A national strike began in the United States, calling for an eight-hour workday instead of 12 hours.
Amtrak began operating as the United States' passenger railroad company.
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Sweden.
Crown Prince Naruhito became the Emperor of Japan following his father's abdication.
