Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.
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Belarus declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft entered interstellar space, becoming the first artificial object to do so.
US President Biden approved student debt loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for those who are qualified.
Alicia Thornton became the first British female jockey after taking part in a horse race at York Racecourse in Knavesmire, England.
