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.
Toni Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize Award for her novel 'Beloved.'
The Matrix was released in the US and grossed over $460 million worldwide.
Romantic comedy ''10 Things I hate About You" was released.
The first Golden Raspberry Awards took place in John Wilson's living room.
