The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
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The Island Express train derailed on the Peruman Bridge in India.
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the city of Naga while giving a speech.
The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
David Humphreys handed out the first recorded US passport.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.
