Bertha Landes became the first female mayor of a major city (Seattle) in the US.
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Dutch astronomer Johannes Fabricius discovered sunspots.
A five-day blizzard started in the south of England and killed 200 people.
Space Shuttle Discovery completed its last-ever mission and made its final landing onto Kennedy's runway at 11:57 am EST.
Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.
The Inter Milan soccer club was formed.
