English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, “Life thru a Lens.”
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Italy declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.
The Battle of Auray took place in the French town of Auray. The battle was between England and France, with the English winning.
John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.
The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.