The United States declared that its long-range nuclear missiles were no longer aimed at targets in the former Soviet Union.

The pilot episode of Seinfeld premiered on the NBC channel. It aired for nine straight seasons and was considered as one of the most successful and influential television shows of the 90's.

Irish actor, Colin Farrell, was born in Castleknock, Dublin.

American model and actress, Brooke Shields, was born in New York City. She was one of the best known faces of the 1970's - 1980's and, in 1980, stared in the huge box office hit 'The Blue Lagoon'.

American film legend, Clint Eastwood, was born in San Francisco, California.

Prince Rainier III of Monaco was born Monaco. He ascended to the throne of Monaco at 1949 and remained at his post till his death in 2005. He managed to shift the economy of Monaco, from being almost 95% dependant on gambling to less than 3%.

American doctor, John Harvey Kellogg, was awarded the patent for corn flakes.

American literary figure, Walt Whitman, was born in Long Island, New York. He is considered as one of the most influential American poets in history.

Austrian composer, Joseph Haydn, died at the age of 77. He was one of the leading composers of the Classical period.