Princess Diana of Wales was laid to rest with 2 billion people watching her funeral on TV.
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Soviet leader Joseph Stalin died in his home after suffering from a stroke.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer got married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was laid to rest in Detroit as thousands turned up to pay tributes.
A charity auction in Los Angeles saw the lyrics to 'Candle in the Wind' sell to the highest bidder at a staggering $442,500.