The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.
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NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush declared an end to the Cold War.
The first pizza party was held in space.
