Henri Desgrange made the world’s first world record for a bicycle, reaching a speed of 21.95 miles per hour.
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NASA's Atlantis Space Shuttle launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
Monty Python was formed.
Natalie Cole released her debut album titled 'Inseparable,' which went on to win two Grammys.
Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.
Following the Sega Saturn's success in Japan, the console was released in North America on this day.
