Opera singer Andrea Bocelli started his career in the production of “La bohème” in Cagliari.
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The first Ironman Triathlon was held in Kona, Hawaii, USA.
American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto.
Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the United States.
WikiLeaks published the first US diplomatic cable leak provided by Chelsea Manning.
The first official Church of Scientology opened in Los Angeles, California, USA.