Henry Hudson began a journey up the river that would later be named after him – the Hudson River.
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French astronomer Charles Messier accidentally discovered the Crab Nebula while looking for the Halley comet.
American actress Katherine Hepburn had her first stage performance in New York City, where she played in 'Night Hostess.'
East London sewers were blocked by an 829-foot (253 meters), 260,000 lb (23 ton) giant fatberg.
The American neo-noir mystery film 'Blue Velvet' premiered in Toronto, Canada.
American department store Kohl's opened their first store in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
