The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
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Seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, admitted doping during all wins on Oprah Winfrey.
The state of Georgia seceded from the United States of America.
Production of the Pixar film Toy Story began.
The construction for the San Agustin Church in Manila was officially completed.
Miami, Florida, received snow for the first and last time ever.
