Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus observed a total lunar eclipse in Rome, Italy.
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Spacecraft Chang'e 1 entered lunar orbit at 02:15 UT and became the first Chinese spacecraft to orbit the moon successfully.
Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death after being found guilty of crimes against humanity.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released in North America for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Utah State ratified the women's right to vote in their state constitution.
Japan recognized its first legal same-sex couple.
