American independent adventure movie “My Own Private Idaho,” starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, was released.
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An earthquake destroyed the town of Basel, Switzerland.
African-American poet Phillis Wheatley was freed from slavery.
Canada legally declared women as 'persons.'
Rocksteady Games released the grittiest Batman game to date, Batman: Arkham City.
Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
