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Portuguese explorer João da Nova discovered the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean during his return voyage from India. The island later became famous as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death.
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., establishing a national society to provide humanitarian aid during times of crisis and disaster. It was an affiliate of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Charles Lindbergh landed his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, at Le Bourget Field near Paris, completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. His journey from New York took 33.5 hours and made him a global hero.
Former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during an election campaign rally in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The event had a profound impact on Indian politics.
Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in extra time to win the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. This victory gave manager Louis van Gaal a major trophy, though he was dismissed from the club just two days later.