Elton John became the 1,662nd person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The James Bond spy movie 'Skyfall,' starring Daniel Craig, premiered at the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK.
The biographic drama movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' about Freddie Mercury, premiered at Wembley Arena in London, UK.
The first major battle of the First English Civil War began near Edge Hill, Warwickshire.
Britney Spears's first single, 'Baby One More Time,' was released.
Walt Disney's animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.