The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
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'Inception,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, premiered in London, England.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.
The Island Express train derailed on the Peruman Bridge in India.
The Solar Challenger became the first solar-powered airplane to cross the English Channel.
Navigator Vasco da Gama of Portugal started his first voyage.