The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
This disaster took thirteen lives and left 145 people injured.
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MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kenyan cancer survivors protested in Nairobi.
While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called 'Isla Santa.'