Hundreds of people died after a New England Blizzard.
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This day marked the beginning of The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony was performed for the first time in St Petersburg, Russia.
Sony released the PlayStation 3 console in North America.
All of London's Jews (approx. 680) were accused and arrested for coin clipping and counterfeiting.
Queen Elizabeth I was coronated and re-established the protestant Church of England.
