Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The Island Express train derailed on the Peruman Bridge in India.
A flying saucer crash at Roswell, New Mexico, was broadcasted to the public.
The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
Navigator Vasco da Gama of Portugal started his first voyage.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.