An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears’ conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
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Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
The Rosetta Philae became the first-ever probe to land on a moving comet.
British comedy TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous' aired for the first time.
American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.