The Pink Star Diamond sold for a record USD 71 million in Hong Kong.
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The 21st Commonwealth Games officially began on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
NASA's Challenger Space Shuttle was launched from Florida on its maiden voyage.
US Congress released a US flag that featured 20 stars and 13 red and white stripes.
Jack Ma founded Alibaba Group Holding Limited.
