Women voted in a general election for the first time in New Zealand.
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The teaser trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was released, which first introduced the droid, BB-8.
The Chicago Times-Herald sponsored the United States' first-ever car race, with the winning car going an average of 7 miles per hour.
East Timor declared its independence from Portugal.
England and France formally recognized Hawaii's independence.
Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, handed in her resignation to the Queen and stepped down after being prime minister for 11 years.
