David Humphreys handed out the first recorded US passport.
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The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for its final mission.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
Navigator Vasco da Gama of Portugal started his first voyage.
The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
A flying saucer crash at Roswell, New Mexico, was broadcasted to the public.
