The iconic Eiffel Tower officially opened and was the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.
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A referendum in the Republic of Georgia took place to vote on the country's independence.
Romantic comedy ''10 Things I hate About You" was released.
The Hinterkaifeck Murders occurred, where six people were brutally killed on a remote farmstead in Germany, and the killer was never identified.
The US daylight saving time went into effect.
The Matrix was released in the US and grossed over $460 million worldwide.
