The shuttle Atlantis and the Russian space station Mir joined, forming the largest artificial satellite to orbit the earth.
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The first-generation Apple iPhone went on sale.
Drake's album 'Scorpion' was released.
The Commissioners of Customs Act was passed in the US.
Finnish Armi Kuusela won the first Miss Universe Pageant at Long Beach, California.
Argentina won West Germany at the FIFA World Cup Final held in Mexico City.