English scientist Robert Hooke was appointed Curator of Experiments at The Royal Society, London, England.
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Jackie Chan was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 8th Annual Governors Awards for starring in over 200 movies.
American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
Michelle Obama published her memoir 'Becoming.'
Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.
