After 20 years of work, the Leaning Tower of Pisa had its lean corrected by 17.7 inches (45 cm).
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Neil Simon's play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' opened at Richard Rodger's New York City theatre.
American country singer Toby Keith released his single 'How Do You Like Me Now?!'
Riots broke out between Muslims and Christians, in Nigeria, over the Miss World Competition, which killed around 250 and left over 10,000 people homeless.
A 100-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Texas killed two people and injured 120 more.
The Sega Saturn was released in Japan.
