Janet Reno became the first female to be appointed US Attorney General by President Clinton.
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Nelson Mandela was released from prison after being incarcerated for 27 years in South Africa.
The Boston Bicycle Club was formed, becoming the first cycling club in the United States.
Japan was founded by its legendary first emperor, Emperor Jimmu.
The BBC broadcast the world's first science fiction television program, an adaptation of the play R.U.R.
A 44 lb lobster was captured off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
