The modern state of Qatar was founded with Jassim Bin Mohammad Al Thani as its leader.
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The film 'The Color Purple,' based on the novel by Alice Walker, directed by Steven Spielberg, premiered in New York.
The Two Towers, the second of the Lord of the Rings films, was released in theaters.
New Jersey became the third state to ratify the US constitution.
The US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power (230 votes to 197) and obstruction of Congress (229 votes to 198).
James Cameron's 'Avatar' was released in the US. It became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time.
