Li Na became the first Asian-born tennis player to be entered into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by British crime writer Agatha Christie, was published in the UK.
A medical paper on smallpox was published in Boston, making it the first medical publication in American history.
A meteorite that hit Australia 2.2 billion years ago was announced as Earth's oldest recognized meteorite impact structure.
The iconic DeLorean sports car began production in Northern Ireland.
American tennis player John McEnroe became the first player to be expelled from the Australian Open.
