The village of Shawmut in Massachusetts adopted the name Boston.
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The movie 'Drive,' based on James Sallis's novel, was released in the US.
Pakistan established its national space agency, the SUPARCO.
Nature magazine announced that more than 3 million people die yearly from air pollution.
Barbra Streisand's album 'Partners' was released, featuring duets with many hugely famous male artists.
Rolling Stone magazine removed one of its co-founders, Jann Wenner, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
