Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.
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The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.
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.
The Grand Union Flag flew for the first time with the commissioning of the USS Alfred.
NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.
