Both Russia and Vanuatu joined the World Trade Organization raising the total number of members to 157.
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Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
The rings of Neptune were discovered.
Australia began selling its first platinum coin, featuring a Koala.
A 50,000-year-old human bone was discovered in Siberia.
Instant divorce was banned in India, which became a giant leap forward for women's rights in the country.
