While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
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The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry.
Kenyan cancer survivors protested in Nairobi.
Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
