A gasoline-powered car was tested in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the first time in the US.
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The US military policy 'don't ask, don't tell' came to an end.
The first Whole Foods store opened in Austin, Texas, US.
Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
South Ossetia declared its independence from Georgia.
