The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
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The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the city of Naga while giving a speech.
David Humphreys handed out the first recorded US passport.
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
