The state of Vermont became the first to abolish adult slavery after declaring the Constitution of Vermont.
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Navigator Vasco da Gama of Portugal started his first voyage.
The Sega Saturn console was released in Europe following its massive success in Japan & North America.
'Inception,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, premiered in London, England.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred.
