US/Russian STS 74 Atlantis space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center.
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Michelle Obama published her memoir 'Becoming.'
An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears' conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo's third 3D Mario game, was released for the Nintendo Wii in North America.
British comedy TV series 'Absolutely Fabulous' aired for the first time.
Mayor of Paris Jean Sylvain Bailly was guillotined at Champ de Mars during the Reign of terror.