Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
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Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.