Australia began selling its first platinum coin, featuring a Koala.
The value of the coin is 100 Australian dollars.
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Instant divorce was banned in India, which became a giant leap forward for women's rights in the country.
Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
King Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth, the ultimate battle in the Wars of the Roses.
Mahatma Gandhi formed the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) to help fight discrimination.
Austria launched pilotless balloons against the city of Venice, which became the first air raid in history.
