King of France, Louis XVI, faced gruesome guillotine execution for high treason.
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America's Rocket Lab Electron sent a rocket that uses an electric-filled pump engine into orbit, making it the first of its kind.
Li Na became the first Asian-born tennis player to be entered into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The iconic DeLorean sports car began production in Northern Ireland.
A meteorite that hit Australia 2.2 billion years ago was announced as Earth's oldest recognized meteorite impact structure.
The first Star Trek convention was held in New York City.
