Ephraim Morris patented the car brake for railroads.
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Bon Jovi's album 'New Jersey' was released.
The Mexico City earthquake claimed the lives of up to 45,000 people.
President George Washington provided a letter of address to say he would not run for president again after 20 years of service.
President Donald Trump threatened to 'totally destroy North Korea.'
The Battle of Hürtgen Forest began during World War II.