The United States conducted its first and only nuclear artillery test at the Nevada Test Site.
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The Hands Across America charity event was held.
Jay Leno became the permanent host of ''The Tonight Show."
SpaceX's Dragon became the first commercial spacecraft to dock at the International Space Station.
At the 53rd Cannes Film Festival, 'Dancer in the Dark,' directed by Lars von Trier starring Björk, won the Palme d'Or award.
The South Lebanon Conflict, which began in 1985, ended on this day, and Lebanon became liberated.
