The Anglo-Irish Treaty, agreed to by the British Parliament and Sinn Féin, was ratified.
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The name 'Euro' was officially adopted for European Currency.
The Great White Fleet began its worldwide navigation.
Vasco da Gama became the first European to sail along Africa's East Coast.
O.J. Simpson became the first NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
'Lawrence of Arabia' film directed by David Lean, was released in the United States.
