Bertha Landes became the first female mayor of a major city (Seattle) in the US.
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Naples, Italy, banned kissing in public.
The US record industry reported that for the first time since 1987, sales of vinyl records exceeded CD sales.
Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
The Inter Milan soccer club was formed.
Space Shuttle Discovery completed its last-ever mission and made its final landing onto Kennedy's runway at 11:57 am EST.
