Beyoncé received her 99th Grammy nomination, becoming the most nominated artist in Grammy history.
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In San Diego, California, SeaWorld announced that it would phase out its orca shows following protests.
The Stockholm Bloodbath came to an end when the final executions took place.
Mary Jane Kelly was found dead on her bed in London. She is thought to have been the fifth and final victim of the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
The first sustained flight of over five minutes was achieved and traveled three miles in the process.
The European Space Agency launched the Venus Express, the first European spacecraft to reach Venus.
