Mariner IX took two photos of Mars’ north pole.
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The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
The cosmetics company CoverGirl featured their first-ever boy on the cover.
The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
