The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.
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The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
The Solar Challenger became the first solar-powered airplane to cross the English Channel.
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the city of Naga while giving a speech.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
'Inception,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, premiered in London, England.
