Italian astronomer Giovanni Donati became the first person to observe the spectrum of a comet.
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British graffiti artist Banksy created the first in a series of animal artworks in London.
Foundations were placed on Bedloe's Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.
The leader in Scotland's fight for independence, William Wallace, was captured and later trialed and executed in London.
The first taxicab service started operating in Tokyo, Japan.
The Battle of Tettenhall occurred, where the final major Viking army battled against England and was defeated by a landslide.
