The world’s largest twin-engine airliner completed its first trip.
The Boeing 777x flew from Washington to Seattle.
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Claudius became the Roman Emperor.
Charles Wilkes discovered Antarctica during an American Naval Expedition.
The world's first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.
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The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.