The United Nations moved out of its temporary headquarters in Lake Success, N.Y., for its permanent home in Manhattan. Israel's three decades of occupation in the Gaza Strip ended as Israeli troops completed their withdrawal and Palestinian authorities took over. 1995 Ballet dancer Alexander Godunov was found dead at age 45. Actress Elizabeth Montgomery died in Los Angeles. Microsoft Corp. Current Birthdays Pope John Paul II turns 81 years old today.
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