Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
The Wall Street Journal issued its first paper.
Navigator Vasco da Gama of Portugal started his first voyage.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.