The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
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Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
The Spanish Flu was reported to have killed 21,000 people in the US in the week ending on this date.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
