The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.
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'Inception,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, premiered in London, England.
The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the city of Naga while giving a speech.