A flying saucer crash at Roswell, New Mexico, was broadcasted to the public.
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The Solar Challenger became the first solar-powered airplane to cross the English Channel.
The Wall Street Journal issued its first paper.
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.
The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.