William II, the third son of William the Conquer, was crowned King of England.
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The World Health Organization announced that they would give measles vaccinations to 800,000 children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Umbria and Marche earthquake occurred in Italy, killing 11 people and injuring 100.
The US Congress abolished the gold dollar and three-dollar coins.
The Beatles released Abbey Road, the last album they recorded before breaking up.
Saudi Arabia became the last country in the world to lift a ban on women driving cars.
