Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world.
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Russia's Mir Space Station was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced they would relax their COVID mandates for some of the workforce.
James Cameron's iconic film 'Titanic' won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The University of California was founded.
The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.
