An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears’ conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
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A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
British comedy TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous' aired for the first time.
US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.
The Rosetta Philae became the first-ever probe to land on a moving comet.
English scientist Robert Hooke was appointed Curator of Experiments at The Royal Society, London, England.
