American singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone died at 70 from breast cancer.
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The FBI arrested an American terrorist, Timothy McVeigh, who was responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing.
American Psychologist Timothy Leary and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry were launched into orbit after being cremated.
The first vice president of the United States, John Adams, was sworn in.
While observing a compass needle, scientist Hans Christian Ørsted discovered electromagnetism.
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg gave a speech in London, leading to protests across the city for four days.
