NASA’s Discovery Space Shuttle landed in California after completing its maiden voyage.
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The Reign of Terror occurred in France, where many massacres and public executions happened during the French Revolution.
In The Netherlands, this day was named 'Dolle Dinsdag,' which means Mad Tuesday.
Gotthard Road Tunnel opened in St Gotthard, Switzerland, making it the longest tunnel in the world at the time.
The Russo-Japanese war ended with the official signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth.
Western Australia became the last Australian state to abolish capital punishment.
