Sony’s iconic Walkman first went on sale in Japan.
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The Cassini–Huygens spacecraft became the first to enter Saturn's orbit.
The UK returned Hong Kong's control back to China after 156 years of British rule.
The first of four fatal shark attacks happened on New Jersey shores.
Tesla Motors was incorporated in Palo Alto, California, US.
The Morse code distress signal 'SOS,' originating from Germany, became the world's official message for help.
