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Bitcoin hits its record high

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash. Bitcoin was invented by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto and released as open-source software. Prices started at $998 in 2017 and rose to $13,412.44 in 2018. Later that year bitcoin's price reached an all-time high of $19,666.

FBI arrest pharma CEO Martin Shkreli

A pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli was arrested by the FBI after being charged with securities fraud. Consequently, he resigned as CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals. Shkreli became infamous after raising the price of an HIV-related drug by 5,000 percent.

Putin tries to buy Ukraine's loyalty with gas discounts

The Ukrainian–Russian action plan is a defunct proposed agreement between the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and Russian President Vladimir Putin whereby Russia would buy $15 billion of Ukrainian Eurobonds to be issued by Ukraine and that the cost of Russian natural gas supplied to Ukraine would be lowered to $268 per 1,000 cubic meters.

PlayStation Vita is released

The PlayStation Vita is a handheld game console developed and released by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the successor to the PlayStation Portable as part of the PlayStation brand of gaming devices. It was released in Japan with releases in North America, Europe, and other worldwide regions. It primarily competes with the Nintendo 3DS as part of the 8th generation of video game consoles.

Jean-Bertrand Aristide wins Haiti’s first free election

Jean-Bertrand Aristide is a Haitian priest and politician who became Haiti's first democratically elected president. He won the Haitian general election with 67% of the vote and was briefly president of Haiti, until a September 1991 military coup. The coup regime collapsed in 1994 under US pressure and threat of force.

Vogue magazine debuts

Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine covering many topics including fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway. Vogue began as a weekly newspaper in the US, before becoming a monthly publication years later. The British Vogue was the 1st international edition launched in 1916, while the Italian version has been called the top fashion magazine in the world. As of today, there are 23 international editions.

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