UK's Civil Partnership Act of 2004 comes into force. UK's Civil Partnership Act of 2004 came into force almost a year after it was passed.

Egypt breaks all relations with Arab countries. President Anwar al-Sadat broke all relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, and South Yemen in response to these countries and the Palestinian Liberation Organization signing the Declaration of Tripoli. The declaration followed Sadat's visit to Israel.

Establishment of the Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic. The Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic was established as a republic of the Soviet Union.

End of prohibition in the U.S.. A national ban on alcohol in the U.S. first instituted in 1920 by the 18th amendment, ended on this day after the ratification of the 21st amendment.

Christie's hold their first sale. Art auction house Christie's founder James Christie made his first art sale.