The South Korean alphabet, called “Hangul,” was published.
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Peter the Great of Russia defeated Sweden at the battle of Lesnaya.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Phantom of the Opera' was premiered in London with stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
One thousand radio stations from over 100 countries around the world simultaneously broadcast John Lennon's 'Imagine' in honor of what would have been his 50th birthday.
14-year-old girls-rights activist Malala Yousafzai was shot three times on her way to school.
Bruce Springsteen released his album 'Tunnel of Love.'
