James H Mason patented the first US coffee percolator.
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Marie and Pierre Curie announced their discovery of radium.
After taking the world of technology by storm, the PC was named TIME's Man of the Year.
JonBenét Ramsey was found dead.
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
