State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.
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The 70th anniversary of NATO was marked by a gathering in London of world leaders, followed by a reception by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared for 11 days.
HAL Laboratory's Super Smash Bros. Melee was released by Nintendo for the GameCube.
NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
