South Ossetia declared its independence from Georgia.
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Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
The US military policy 'don't ask, don't tell' came to an end.
NASA's 50th space shuttle mission, STS-47, landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan and crew set off aboard the Victoria on their adventure around the globe.
Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.
