The first WHSmith railway bookstore opened at London Euston Railway Station, London, UK.
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Australia, Canada, and Turkey announced they would send armed forces to Afghanistan.
Collins Dictionary announced 'AI' as the most notable word in 2023.
Collins Dictionary announced 'brat' as their word of the year.
The Maastricht Treaty came into effect, and with it, the European Union was formed.
Jankenteam's Alex Kidd in Miracle World was released in Japan for the Sega Master System.
