The British ship HMS Minotaur sunk, killing 480 people.
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A samurai called Itō Hirobumi became Japan's first Prime Minister.
Two robbers who wore police uniforms robbed an armored truck of $3 million in New Jersey.
The 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy was repealed.
A powerful tsunami hit Indonesia.
The Graduate American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols was released.
