The pilot episode of “Supernatural,” created by Eric Kripke, aired on The WB Television Network.
Source
Super Mario Bros was released for the Nintendo Family Computer in Japan.
The Soviet Union's Luna 2 space probe became the first spacecraft to reach the moon's surface.
'Uncle Sam' became the official nickname of the United States.
''UFO expert” Jaime Maussan presented the bodies of two alleged aliens before the Mexican Congress.
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.