Alec Baldwin accidentally used a live firearm during a movie rehearsal, during which he shot and killed a cinematographer.
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English chemist John Dalton read his first atomic theory paper to the Manchester Literary and Philosophical society.
The American musical comedy ''My Fair Lady,” starring Audrey Hepburn, was released in the US.
The benefit concert 'United We Stand' led by Michael Jackson took place to stand up against terrorism.
Otto IV was crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III.
The catastrophic Tragedy of Aberfan occurred in South Wales, killing many who were in a local school, mostly children.