San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
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Pope Alexander VI divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
NASA's Atlantis Space Shuttle ferried the Magellan space probe into orbit.
Madonna ended her 'Celebration' world tour with a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
American Academy of Arts & Science was established in Boston with James Bowdoin, John, and Samuel Adams as founding members.
United States civilians received ration books for the first time.
