Tajikistan declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
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The tomb of a goldsmith family dating back 3,500 years was discovered near Luxor, Egypt.
American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard discovered Jupiter's fifth moon.
HBO first aired the American war drama miniseries 'Band of Brothers' by Steven Spielberg.
Naughty Dog released their first 3D video game, Crash Bandicoot, for the PlayStation.
John Lennon released his second album, 'Imagine.'
