Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as President of Russia.
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The Democratic Republic of Georgia's independence was recognized by the Soviet Union.
President Gerald Ford declares an end to the 'Vietnam Era.'
The first inaugural ball was held.
The Mummy, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser, premiered in the US.
The sci-fi film 'The Fifth Element,' written and directed by Luc Besson, was released.
