Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.
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The original PlayStation was launched in Japan.
The Grand Union Flag flew for the first time with the commissioning of the USS Alfred.
Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.