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The United States became the first country to legalize a birth control pill.
An attempt was made to steal the Crown Jewels.
President Barack Obama officially declared his support of same-sex marriage.
John Burr patented a better rotary blade lawn mower, designed with traction wheels and a rotary blade that would not easily get stuck with grass clipping.
Five bank robbers armed themselves and attempted a heist in Norco, California.
