Michelle Obama published her memoir “Becoming.”
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American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo's third 3D Mario game, was released for the Nintendo Wii in North America.
Jackie Chan was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 8th Annual Governors Awards for starring in over 200 movies.
A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.