Finnish long-distance runner Taisto Mäki broke the 10,000-meter world record in 29:52:06.
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Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner, in New York City.
German-British astronomer William Herschel discovered the moon of Saturn, 'Mimas.'
The fourth great fire of San Francisco happened, destroying a considerable portion of the city.
Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek declared his discovery of microorganisms to the Royal Society in London.
Inventor Phillip W Pratt obtained the patent for his sprinkler system designed to extinguish fires.