The British Parliament offered Oliver Cromwell the British throne.
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The iconic Eiffel Tower officially opened and was the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.
Romantic comedy ''10 Things I hate About You" was released.
A referendum in the Republic of Georgia took place to vote on the country's independence.
The first Golden Raspberry Awards took place in John Wilson's living room.
The Matrix was released in the US and grossed over $460 million worldwide.
