The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
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Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance.
On his second voyage, explorer Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.
Russians defeated Ottoman forces during WWI.
The underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ended.
