Super Mario Kart was released in North America on the SNES console.
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The zombie horror movie 'Dawn of the Dead' premiered in Turin, Italy.
A bill in New York to reinstate the death penalty became law.
The United States of America founded Space Command (SPACECOM), the first of its kind in the US Armed Forces.
Legendary soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's record for the most international goals.
Germany invaded Poland in the free city of Danzig, which started World War II.
