The Bank of Italy opened in San Francisco, California, and would later become Bank of America.
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Three Americans made the first successful Atlantic Ocean crossing by hot air balloon.
A law was passed declaring that the 'Palestinian Pound' could be used as legal tender in Palestine and Israel.
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
Solymon Merrick patented the wrench tool.
Younes Abouyaaqoub drove a van into pedestrians on La Rambla in Barcelona, Spain, killing 14 people and injuring at least 130 others.
