Maximilian II became emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
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An asteroid, dubbed 'City Killer,' came closer to Earth than the moon and was almost undetected.
Italian Fascist Prime Minister Benito Mussolini was removed from office.
Metallica released their album 'Kill 'Em All.'
Verizon bought Yahoo for $4.8 billion in cash.
Pratibha Patil was sworn in as India's first female president.
