The South Korean alphabet, called “Hangul,” was published.
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A 2,000-strong student protest against police brutality broke out in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Athens and was met by 50,000 protestors.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Phantom of the Opera' was premiered in London with stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
Peter the Great of Russia defeated Sweden at the battle of Lesnaya.
14-year-old girls-rights activist Malala Yousafzai was shot three times on her way to school.
