The first Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” hit the shelves in the UK.
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President Bill Clinton ordered a US cruise missile strike on Iraq.
The emperor of China patented the toothbrush using coarse boar bristles.
Same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states.
Musical 'Grease' opened at the New London Theatre.
William IV became king of The United Kingdom and Hanover until his death in 1837.
