San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
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An armed man attacked Comedian Dave Chappelle while performing at LA's Hollywood Bowl arena.
Pope Alexander VI divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game, winning with 45-9 against the Great Westerns of Cincinnati.
Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
The Italian film 'Seven Beauties' became the first film directed by a woman to be nominated for an Academy Award.
