The Texas Chain Saw Massacre horror film premiered in cinemas in Los Angeles, California.
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English singer George Michael's first album 'Faith' was released.
American romantic fantasy movie 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I' premiered at the Rome Film Festival.
President Donald Trump's attempt to ban transgender persons from serving in the US military was blocked by US federal judge.
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells was broadcasted on the radio, creating mass public hysteria.
Nat Turner was arrested for leading the bloodiest slave rebellion in United States history.