Navigator Vasco da Gama of Portugal started his first voyage.
He would become the first explorer to reach India by sea.
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The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred.
The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the city of Naga while giving a speech.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.