Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
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A painting called 'Abstraktes' by Gerhard Richter sold for a record $34 million.
The US government began its trade embargo against Cuba.
James Wallace Black took the USA's first aerial photo in Boston from a hot air balloon.
The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.
Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy.