Queen Victoria took to the throne during her coronation on this day at Westminster Abbey, London.
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The Organization of Afro-American Unity was formed.
Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated, ultimately causing World War I.
The musical ''Dreamgirls" was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
The first Hughes Communications Galaxy satellite was launched into orbit.
The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the final 'Committee of the Whole' Congress.