South Ossetia declared its independence from Georgia.
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Grand Theft Auto V smashed records after topping $1 billion in sales.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan and crew set off aboard the Victoria on their adventure around the globe.
The Siege of Jerusalem began and lasted for 12 days.
Maryland passed its first anti-amalgamation law.
