British prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party, was elected by the Party’s MPs.
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The Northwest Ordinance was enacted; it is considered one of the most important legislative acts that the Confederation Congress of the US passed.
Mexican grill chain Chipotle opened its first restaurant.
The Live Aid concert raised funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Africa.
British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
