The disaster movie “Twister” by Michael Crichton premiered.
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An assassination attempt was made on President George W. Bush.
The parliament of Great Britain passed the Tea Act, a piece of legislation that ultimately led to the Boston Tea Party.
The USSR attempted to launch an uncrewed spacecraft to Mars.
The first telephone was installed in the telegraph room in the White House, thanks to President Rutherford B. Hayes.
US Geological Survey issued a statement revealing that 39 Montana glaciers have reduced in size from 39 to 85 percent in the last 50 years.
