The Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London, England.
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Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph to the editors of 'Scientific American.'
Jack Fingleton, an Australian cricketer, became the first batsman to score 100 runs in four consecutive test matches.
Justin II of Byzantine adopted Tiberius, his general, and proclaimed him Caesar.
Delaware became the first state to ratify the US constitution.
Pearl Harbor was attacked.
