Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for US president by the Progressive Party.
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The Valais Witch Trials started in Switzerland, making it the first witch hunt of its kind, which became much more widespread over the next few decades.
Lynne Cox set a new record by swimming 2.7 miles (4.3 km) from Alaska to Siberia in a swimsuit.
Pope Pius VII restored the Society of Jesus.
The first known performance of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' was performed.
American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted the patent for the revolving door.