Eileen Collins became the first female space shuttle commander with the launch of mission STS-93.
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The Chinese Communist Party was founded in Shanghai.
Singer legend Amy Winehouse was found dead at her home in London, England.
British boyband One Direction was formed during X-Factor UK.
The 87th Tour de France came to an end with the winner losing his title.
The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.
