Gliese 229B became the first brown dwarf to be seen and identified by astronomers.
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Riots broke out in Paris, France, after two Muslim teenagers were electrocuted trying to evade police.
The first successful operation of conjoined twins joined at the head was completed in New Delhi, India.
Roman Emperor Constantine had his Vision of the Cross.
Actor Wes Studi received the Governor's Award Oscar for Lifetime Acting Achievement, making him the first Native American to do so.
ABC premiered Walt Disney's first TV show, 'Disneyland.'
