Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America.
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Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush declared an end to the Cold War.
Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.
NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.
The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
