Britney Spears’s first single, “Baby One More Time,” was released.
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God created the world, at least according to Archbishop James Ussher of Armagh.
The world's longest over sea bridge opened in China.
More than 25,000 people marched down New York's 5th Avenue supporting women's suffrage.
The first major battle of the First English Civil War began near Edge Hill, Warwickshire.
Elton John became the 1,662nd person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.