Nelson Mandela was sworn in as South Africa’s first black president.
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An atomic submarine circumnavigated the globe.
US Geological Survey issued a statement revealing that 39 Montana glaciers have reduced in size from 39 to 85 percent in the last 50 years.
The disaster movie 'Twister' by Michael Crichton premiered.
The Golden Spike was driven.
The parliament of Great Britain passed the Tea Act, a piece of legislation that ultimately led to the Boston Tea Party.
