At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.
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Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'
The musical film 'A Star is Born' with Judy Garland as the leading actress premiered at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.
The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.