In just 57 seconds, illusionist Harry Houdini successfully unchained himself while underwater.
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Nelson Mandela stepped down as President.
NASA's Opportunity Mars rover launched from the Florida Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The famous Great White Fleet left San Francisco to continue its around-the-world journey.
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2' premiered in London.
Tourists in Kazakhstan beat a seal unconscious on a beach so that children could take pictures with it.
