Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
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Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the US East Coast.
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
King Henry V of England died aged 35 in Château de Vincennes, France.
Two of Edvard Munch's stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.