At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.
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The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.
The Battle of Auray took place in the French town of Auray. The battle was between England and France, with the English winning.
Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.
Actor and actress Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller got engaged.
