A massive dust storm struck Kuwait, which caused several flights in and out of the country to be canceled and rescheduled.
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The US Congress approved the 5 cent nickel.
The Apple MacBook was released.
Baldwin IX was crowned emperor of the Latin Empire, a new state created by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade.
The last episode of the 12 season TV sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' aired, starring Jim Parson, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco.
The first recorded dam disaster happened in the US.