Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.
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A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
Jackie Chan was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 8th Annual Governors Awards for starring in over 200 movies.
Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo's third 3D Mario game, was released for the Nintendo Wii in North America.
British comedy TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous' aired for the first time.
