While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
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The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
Nintendo released 'Kirby's Dream Land' for the Game Boy in North America.
MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
Kenyan cancer survivors protested in Nairobi.
George R. R. Martin published his novel, 'Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.'
