The UK Parliament passed the Military Service Act of 1916, introducing conscription in the UK.
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US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that police can't stop cars just to check the driver and their registration.
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, which was introduced to stop voting discrimination against minority groups.
China increased its one-child policy to two children per family.
US President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court.
The parliament of Great Britain passed the Tea Act, a piece of legislation that ultimately led to the Boston Tea Party.
