Haitian coup d’état started, and President Henri Namphy overthrew President Leslie Manigat.
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The Wikimedia Foundation Inc. was founded in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Samuel Morse was granted the patents for his telegraph.
After years of discussions, the US adopted the Great Seal national symbol, which features the iconic bald eagle.
At the age of 18, Queen Victoria ascended the throne after her uncle, King William IV, passed away.
Pope John Paul II was sent to hospital for 55 days after contracting an infection.
