Bombs in Hilla and Karbala, Iraq, killed 30 Shias and wounded 100 others.
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President Bill Clinton lifted the Alaskan oil exports ban.
British singer-songwriter Adele released her hit single 'Rolling in the Deep.'
Martinique earthquake shook the majority of the Eastern Caribbean.
Pong was released. It was the first commercially successful video game.
A wooden relic thought to be from Jesus's manger was returned to Bethlehem.
