Bertha Landes became the first female mayor of a major city (Seattle) in the US.
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The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.
A five-day blizzard started in the south of England and killed 200 people.
Space Shuttle Discovery completed its last-ever mission and made its final landing onto Kennedy's runway at 11:57 am EST.
Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
The United States Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan, killing over 100,000 civilians.