The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.
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The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.
The Battle of Auray took place in the French town of Auray. The battle was between England and France, with the English winning.
At just 0.010AU from Earth, 4179 Toutatis became the closest asteroid to Earth in the last century.
The musical film 'A Star is Born' with Judy Garland as the leading actress premiered at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
Italy declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
