Maximilian II became emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson's attempt to conquest Tenerife, Spain, failed.
An asteroid, dubbed 'City Killer,' came closer to Earth than the moon and was almost undetected.
Metallica released their album 'Kill 'Em All.'
Pratibha Patil was sworn in as India's first female president.
Lance Armstrong won Tour de France for the 7th consecutive run.