The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
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The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
The Island Express train derailed on the Peruman Bridge in India.
The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred.
A flying saucer crash at Roswell, New Mexico, was broadcasted to the public.