Explorer David Livingstone became the first European to see Victoria Falls.
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Sony released the PlayStation 3 console in North America.
The Soviet Lunokhod 1 became the first robotic lunar rover to land on the Moon's surface.
Queen Elizabeth I was coronated and re-established the protestant Church of England.
All of London's Jews (approx. 680) were accused and arrested for coin clipping and counterfeiting.
Writer, explorer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh went on trial for suspected treason.
