Eileen Collins became the first female space shuttle commander with the launch of mission STS-93.
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Inventor William Austin Burt patented the typographer, also known as the typewriter in the US.
Singer legend Amy Winehouse was found dead at her home in London, England.
Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
The 9/11 victim compensation fund was extended indefinitely by the US Senate.
The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.
