John Paul II became the first pope to visit the Republic of Ireland.
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Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'
Kanye West tweeted that he had changed his name to Ye.
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Henry Robinson opened the first dating agency in the world.
