The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
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Scientists discovered the oldest living Greenland Shark, with an estimated age of 392 years old.
Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.