1985
Woman musher
Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod.
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1602
The Dutch East India Company was established. During its 196-year history, it became one of the world's most powerful companies.
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1727
English physicist/astronomer Sir Isaac Newton died in London at age 84.
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1852
Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published.
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1969
John Lennon married Yoko Ono in Gibraltar.
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1990
Namibia becomes an independent nation.
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1995
Two members of the Japanese cult Aum Sinrikyo released poisonous gas in a Tokyo subway stop during rush hour, killing 12 people and sending over 5,000 to the hospital for treatment.
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1999
Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones became the first to fly a hot-air balloon nonstop around the world.
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2003
Ground troops entered Iraq and a second round of air strikes against Baghdad was launched.
