The six billionth living human being was born.
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Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
Mariner IX took two photos of Mars' north pole.
The Provisional Irish Republican Army attempted to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The cosmetics company CoverGirl featured their first-ever boy on the cover.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
