Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization.
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Great Britain ditched their Pence and Shillings currency values for decimal varieties.
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who was known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, was sentenced to life in prison.
Adolf Hitler announced the construction of the Volkswagen Beetle.
US President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court.
Heineken International was founded in the Netherlands.
