James Cameron’s iconic film “Titanic” won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was granted permanent residence in the United States.
The PlayStation 3 was released in Europe, Austrailia, New Zealand, Africa, and the Middle East.
London launched its first tram, built by George Francis Train from NYC.
The University of California was founded.
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