Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.
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American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears' conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
British comedy TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous' aired for the first time.
The musical 'Grand Hotel' was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City.
US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.