The 101st Space Shuttle mission, STS-97, successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center.
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The world's first international soccer match took place.
The Crystal Palace in London caught fire and was destroyed.
The Balmis Expedition began in Spain. It's considered the first international healthcare expedition in history.
A meteorite crashed through the roof of an Alabama home and hit a woman taking a nap.
Michael Jackson's sixth studio album, 'Thriller,' was released by Epic Records.
