James H Mason patented the first US coffee percolator.
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Marie and Pierre Curie announced their discovery of radium.
JonBenét Ramsey was found dead.
The Detroit Pistons NBA team broke records after losing their 27th consecutive basketball game.
After taking the world of technology by storm, the PC was named TIME's Man of the Year.
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
