American department store Kohl’s opened their first store in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
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East London sewers were blocked by an 829-foot (253 meters), 260,000 lb (23 ton) giant fatberg.
Kim Jong-Un arrived in Russia by armored train to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin regarding potential military cooperation.
Henry Hudson began a journey up the river that would later be named after him – the Hudson River.
An extreme category 5 hurricane called Gilbert hit Jamaica, with the eye of the storm being 15 miles wide.
American actress Katherine Hepburn had her first stage performance in New York City, where she played in 'Night Hostess.'