The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.
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Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
The United States Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan, killing over 100,000 civilians.
The US record industry reported that for the first time since 1987, sales of vinyl records exceeded CD sales.
Dutch astronomer Johannes Fabricius discovered sunspots.
Naples, Italy, banned kissing in public.
