Italy banned the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT over data security concerns.
The first protests of the 2018 Armenian Revolution began.
The Matrix was released in the US and grossed over $460 million worldwide.
Romantic comedy ''10 Things I hate About You" was released.
A referendum in the Republic of Georgia took place to vote on the country's independence.
Toni Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize Award for her novel 'Beloved.'
The first Golden Raspberry Awards took place in John Wilson's living room.
Luna 10 was launched by the USSR and became the first satellite to orbit the moon.
The first dance marathon took place in New York City, US.
The Hinterkaifeck Murders occurred, where six people were brutally killed on a remote farmstead in Germany, and the killer was never identified.
The US daylight saving time went into effect.
The iconic Eiffel Tower officially opened and was the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.
Bellevue Hospital opened the NYC Almshouse, the first public hospital in the US.
The British Parliament offered Oliver Cromwell the British throne.