The Acts of Union were passed, officially uniting England and Scotland as one country.
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The Royal Air Force began a series of attacks on Argentina's Air Force in the Falkland Islands.
Crown Prince Naruhito became the Emperor of Japan following his father's abdication.
Despite running out of oxygen, Jim Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Amtrak began operating as the United States' passenger railroad company.
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Sweden.
