An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears’ conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
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Michelle Obama published her memoir 'Becoming.'
English scientist Robert Hooke was appointed Curator of Experiments at The Royal Society, London, England.
Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.
