The Nintendo Wii was released in the US.
The Wii was Nintendo’s fifth major home game console, following the GameCube.
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The People's Republic of China launched Shenzhou 1, the first uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft.
Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage.
Inventor Frederick E. Blaisdell patented the pencil in the US.
Pope Hilarius became the Bishop of Rome.
Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer star, scored his 1,000th goal.