A 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk called “Cleopatra’s Needle” was erected in Central Park, New York, US.
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Planes were banned from passing over the White House.
Malaysia's leader created an uproar when he announced he favors quinoa over the national dish of rice.
Oscar Wilde's ''Lady Windermere Fan" premiered at St James Theatre, London, UK.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope discovered a star with seven Earth-sized planets orbiting it.
Odysseus became the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon.