Jackie Chan was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 8th Annual Governors Awards for starring in over 200 movies.
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American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.
The musical 'Grand Hotel' was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City.
Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo's third 3D Mario game, was released for the Nintendo Wii in North America.