Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
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MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
George R. R. Martin published his novel, 'Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.'
Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
Astronauts on Apollo 15 discovered a rock that could date back to the birth of the moon.
