US President Barack Obama received a vaccine jab against the swine flu.
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Pope John Paul II established World Youth Day, an event for young Christians around the world.
Cardiff was proclaimed the capital of Wales by the UK's Minister for Welsh Affairs.
The horror film classic 'Scream,' starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, was released.
South Carolina seceded from the United States of America.
A Palestinian couple was convicted of first-degree murder for the honor killing on their daughter.