Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
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After 25 years of fighting with the British, the IRA announced a ceasefire on Britain.
Two of Edvard Munch's stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.
North Korea allegedly launched Kwangmyŏngsŏng-1, its first satellite.
Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Crocker-Woolworth National Bank formed its headquarters in San Francisco.
