Eminem signed up to the record label “Aftermath Entertainment,” founded by Dr. Dre.
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Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus recorded his first observation after witnessing a moon eclipse with a distant star.
Bertha Landes became the first female mayor of a major city (Seattle) in the US.
Dutch astronomer Johannes Fabricius discovered sunspots.
The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.
Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.
