Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan and crew set off aboard the Victoria on their adventure around the globe.
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The Siege of Jerusalem began and lasted for 12 days.
Maryland passed its first anti-amalgamation law.
The US military policy 'don't ask, don't tell' came to an end.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
Neversoft's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 was released for the PlayStation.
