The Acts of Union were passed, officially uniting England and Scotland as one country.
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The 9/11 victim compensation fund was extended indefinitely by the US Senate.
China increased its one-child policy to two children per family.
A controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was approved by the UK's parliament.
Segregation of races on public transport became illegal as ruled by US Supreme Court.
The Death Penalty was abolished in the state of Michigan, except for treason.
