The first God of War game was released for the PlayStation 2 to the North American market.
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The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
Karl Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas died after falling off a tightrope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Spanish National Assembly officially abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.
NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center.
Aston Villa's director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.
