The Melbourne cable tramway system opened the Victoria Bridge line in Melbourne, Australia.
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Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of Germany.
Neil Simon's play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' opened at Richard Rodger's New York City theatre.
The first of Disney's 'Toy Story' movies were released to theaters in the United States.
American country singer Toby Keith released his single 'How Do You Like Me Now?!'
The Discovery Space Shuttle was launched on the fifth Department of Defense shuttle mission.
