The Spanish National Assembly officially abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.
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Karl Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas died after falling off a tightrope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Aston Villa's director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.
The super-bright comet 'Hale-Bopp' reached its closest point to Earth at a distance of 1.215 AU, making it visible to the naked eye.
The first God of War game was released for the PlayStation 2 to the North American market.
The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
