The original PlayStation was launched in Japan.
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The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
The US Defense Secretary announced that the US Military would open all combat roles to women.
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush declared an end to the Cold War.
HAL Laboratory's Super Smash Bros. Melee was released by Nintendo for the GameCube.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
