The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
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Bohemia adopted the Gregorian Calendar.
Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance.
French King Henry IV declared war against Spain during the French Wars of Religion.
NASA successfully launched the experimental CTS Hermes satellite atop a Delta 2914 rocket.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.
