Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.
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US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.
A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
The Disney+ streaming service was launched.
An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears' conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
