Tchaikovsky conducted the first public concert at the newly-built Music Hall in New York City.
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Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned King of Thailand.
Mary Kies became the first woman ever to acquire a patent.
Eugene Bullard became the first African-American military pilot after acquiring his pilot's license from the Aéro-Club de France.
Mike Tyson received his second speeding ticket while drag racing his Lamborghini in Albany, New York.
A fire broke out in Hamburg, Germany. It burned for over 100 hours, killed 51 people, and destroyed 1,700 homes.
