A five-day blizzard started in the south of England and killed 200 people.
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The US record industry reported that for the first time since 1987, sales of vinyl records exceeded CD sales.
Dutch astronomer Johannes Fabricius discovered sunspots.
Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.
The Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 9 was launched into orbit.
