One thousand Nigerian troops were airlifted into Liberia to end the occupation of Monrovia.
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Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope detected a deep-space radio signal.
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican opened for its first mass.
Mainz Psalter was published, making it the first book with a printed publication date on it.
Cave monastery Vardzia was blessed by Queen Tamar of Georgia.
Richard Branson's attempt at obtaining the fastest Atlantic crossing ended when his speed boat crashed.