115,000-year-old human bones found in Poland turned out to be from a Neanderthal child who was eaten by a giant bird.
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The cornerstone of the White House was laid, marking the first day of construction.
The US government began its trade embargo against Cuba.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
James Wallace Black took the USA's first aerial photo in Boston from a hot air balloon.
Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard in a record-breaking $69 billion takeover.
