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Ferry sinks in Haiti, more than 1000 people die.
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US forces and Somalia militia fight in Mogadishu
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The North American "Free Trade" agreement established.
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The world trade organization established
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Record cold temperatures hit eastern US
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U.S. Air flight crashes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, all 132 people died.
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Oklahoma City bombing, 168 people died.
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25th Fiesta Bowl: #1 Nebraska beats #2 Florida 62-24
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Summer Olympics Games are opened in Atlanta.
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Saudi Arabia Airlines collides with Kazakhstan Airline in mid-air, 350 dead.
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All California bars, clubs & card rooms must be smoke-free.
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84th Rose Bowl: #1 Michigan beats #8 Washington State, 21-16
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Indonesian dictator Suharto steps down after 32 years in power.
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The Mars Polar Lander was launched.
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Michael Jordan announces his retirement.
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87th Woman's Australian Open: Martina Hingis beats Amelic Mauresmo (6-2, 6-3)
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Eminem releases his first major album "The Slim Shady"
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Venezuela enters the Antarctic treaty system.
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New York Yankees' David Cone becomes 1st pitcher to throw a perfect game. (6-0 vs Montreal)
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The Chandra X-ray observatory, launched into a high earth orbit.
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Tony Hawk, first skateboarder to land a "900"
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United States retain Basketball's Olympic gold medal defeating France 85-75.
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Bill Clinton announces that accurate GPS access would no longer be restricted to the U.S. military.
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Phillips explosion of 2000 kills 1 and injures 71 in Pasadena, Texas.
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The Patent Law Treaty(PLT) is signed
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Hillary Clinton is elected US senate becoming the first US lady to win public office and while still the first lady.
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A Gulf Air Airbus A320 crashes into Persian Gulf near Manama, killing 143.
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