Construction started on Chicago’s first-ever skyscraper for the Home Insurance Company of New York.
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Crown Prince Naruhito became the Emperor of Japan following his father's abdication.
The Royal Air Force began a series of attacks on Argentina's Air Force in the Falkland Islands.
Fidel Castro banned elections and declared Cuba to be a socialist nation.
A national strike began in the United States, calling for an eight-hour workday instead of 12 hours.
General Mills introduced Cheerios.
