The Marianna Coal Mine in Pennsylvania exploded and killed 154 men.
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Navigator Ferdinand Magellan began his exploration of the Pacific Ocean.
Lady Nancy Astor became the first woman to become a member of the British House of Commons.
The Times of London was first issued.
The teaser trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was released, which first introduced the droid, BB-8.
Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, handed in her resignation to the Queen and stepped down after being prime minister for 11 years.