After 20 years of work, the Leaning Tower of Pisa had its lean corrected by 17.7 inches (45 cm).
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Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
American country singer Toby Keith released his single 'How Do You Like Me Now?!'
A 100-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Texas killed two people and injured 120 more.
Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of Germany.
The second Earl Grey, famous for his tea brand, became Prime Minister of Britain.
