The Bank of Italy opened in San Francisco, California, and would later become Bank of America.
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Solymon Merrick patented the wrench tool.
Balloonist John Wise started the world's first airmail service by balloon from Lafayette to Crawfordsville, Indiana.
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
Charles Reed Bishop founded First Hawaiian Bank and opened its first branch in Honolulu.
King Charles IX of France became an adult on his 13th birthday.