Paul Galvin and his brother Joseph founded Motorola as the “Galvin Manufacturing Co.” in Chicago, Illinois.
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NASA launched the Mars Observer, a space probe designed to study Mars' geology and climate.
China finished building the world's largest radio telescope at 1,640 feet (500 meters) long.
The first printing press was set up in New England, US.
Designer Michael Kors purchased the luxury fashion brand Versace for $2.1 billion.
Belize became a member of the United Nations.