Janet Reno became the first female to be appointed US Attorney General by President Clinton.
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A steamboat patent was granted to the American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton.
The Armenian-Turkish land border opened for the first time in 35 years.
Nelson Mandela was released from prison after being incarcerated for 27 years in South Africa.
The Holy Emperor Charles V and King Henry VIII of England became allies against France.
A 44 lb lobster was captured off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
