The fantasy TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess” premiered on NBC in the US.
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Google was founded.
The first power plant in the US, 'Pearl Street Station,' in Manhattan, New York, started generating electricity.
Peter III of Aragon became the King of Sicily.
The first cafeteria in the US opened in New York City.
International TV game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' was shown for the first time in the UK, with Chris Tarrant as the host.