While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
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The Swedish crown jewels were stolen from a cathedral in broad daylight.
The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.
Nintendo released 'Kirby's Dream Land' for the Game Boy in North America.
Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry.
The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
