The Return of the King, the third installment in The Lord of the Rings book series by J. R. R. Tolkein, was published.
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Maria Theresa – the only female to rule the Habsburg Empire – became queen following her father's death.
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday.
The US Supreme Court ruled to allow teachers to spank students even against their parent's wishes.
NTC forces killed Muammar Gaddafi and his son after the Battle of Sirte.
Queen Elizabeth II led the Sydney Opera House's grand opening.
