John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.
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Steven Spielberg's anthology series, 'Amazing Stories,' premiered on NBC-TV.
Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
The Metropolitan Police Service of London was founded.
The Nintendo 64 gaming console was released in the US.
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'
