A notorious pirate is captured and killed, RCA Victor buys Elvis' contract from Sun Records, the nation mourns a president, The Beatles release "The White Album," and "Toy Story" premieres, all on this day.
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1990: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher withdraws from the Conservative Party leadership election and announces that she will end her premiership. She would officially resign on Nov. 28 after more than 11 years as prime minister.