The first movie projector, correctly named the kinetoscope, was patented by Thomas Edison.
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The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the US East Coast.
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After 25 years of fighting with the British, the IRA announced a ceasefire on Britain.
Two of Edvard Munch's stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.
