After 25 years of fighting with the British, the IRA announced a ceasefire on Britain.
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Crocker-Woolworth National Bank formed its headquarters in San Francisco.
Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The first-ever inaugural US National Championship for tennis occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
