At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.
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John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'
The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.
Kanye West tweeted that he had changed his name to Ye.
The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.
