Richard Crosbie became the first Irish man to fly a hot air balloon in Ireland.
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Production of the Pixar film Toy Story began.
The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
Seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, admitted doping during all wins on Oprah Winfrey.
The construction for the San Agustin Church in Manila was officially completed.
Apple released the first computer with a graphical user interface (GUI) called the Lisa.
