Steve Jobs was named interim CEO of Apple Computers.
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The village of Shawmut in Massachusetts adopted the name Boston.
Barbra Streisand's album 'Partners' was released, featuring duets with many hugely famous male artists.
The General Motors Corporation was founded.
Owain Glyndŵr was declared Prince of Wales by his followers.
The Metropolitan Opera House opened to a full house in New York City.
