The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
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Richard Crosbie became the first Irish man to fly a hot air balloon in Ireland.
Thomas Edison's first overhead electric lighting system began service in Roselle, New Jersey.
Seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, admitted doping during all wins on Oprah Winfrey.
The state of Georgia seceded from the United States of America.
Earth-like calcium-rich deposits were found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
