It happened on a… February 10

XX Winter Olympic Games open in Turin, Italy, Luciano Pavarotti sings “Nessun dorma” in his last ever performance.

His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales announces engagement to Camilla Parker Bowles.

Kanye West releases his debut album “The College Dropout” (2005 Grammy Best Rap Album).

The IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats Garry Kasparov in chess for the first time.

Mike Tyson was convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, Miss Black American contestant.

“Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaks at #1.

Margaret Thatcher elected leader of the Conservative Party; first female leader of a British political party.

Niagara Falls hydroelectric project begins producing power.

“Tom & Jerry” cartoon created by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera debut by MGM.

The Académie française forms in Paris (by Cardinal Richelieu).