Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
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The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the US East Coast.
After 25 years of fighting with the British, the IRA announced a ceasefire on Britain.
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
Two of Edvard Munch's stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.
The first-ever inaugural US National Championship for tennis occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
