US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.
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American Airlines Flight 587 from New York City to the Dominican Republic crashed during takeoff.
Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo's third 3D Mario game, was released for the Nintendo Wii in North America.
Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
British comedy TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous' aired for the first time.
An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears' conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
