2013 Event In Sri Lanka, a researcher discovered Poecilotheria rajaei, a new species of tarantula slightly smaller than a dinner plate, with a leg span of eight inches 1998 Event Author Tom Clancy confirms he signed agreement to purchase Minnesota Vikings for slightly more than $200 million, an NFL franchise record 1997 Event Ice skater Oksana Baiul injured slightly whiled driving intoxicated 1888 Event Benjamin Harrison (R-Sen-Ind) beats President Grover Cleveland (D), 233 electoral votes to 168, Cleveland received slightly more votes
