British prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party, was elected by the Party’s MPs.
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New York City experienced a 25-hour blackout when a substation on the Hudson River was struck by lightning, causing two circuit breakers to trip.
The Treaty of Berlin was signed, granting Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania independence from Turkey.
British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
The Live Aid concert raised funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Africa.
