Rihanna’s single “Umbrella” was released.
It featured Jay-Z and spent seven weeks as #1 on Billboard’s Top 100.
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Niagara Falls waterfall stopped flowing due to an ice jam.
Ireland became the first in the world to ban smoking in pubs, restaurants, and workplaces.
Queen Victoria opened the Royal Albert Hall in London.
China's famous Terracotta Army was uncovered by a group of farmers near Xi'an, China.
Europe's longest bridge officially opened in Lisbon, Portugal.
