The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.
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The first pizza party was held in space.
The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
The 70th anniversary of NATO was marked by a gathering in London of world leaders, followed by a reception by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.
NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
