Henry Hudson began a journey up the river that would later be named after him – the Hudson River.
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An extreme category 5 hurricane called Gilbert hit Jamaica, with the eye of the storm being 15 miles wide.
Nintendo released Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition in Japan for the Game Boy Color.
The animated fantasy TV show 'The Smurfs' premiered on NBC.
East London sewers were blocked by an 829-foot (253 meters), 260,000 lb (23 ton) giant fatberg.
Lady Gaga wore a full outfit made of meat for the MTV Video Music Awards.
