Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
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Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.