The first movie projector, correctly named the kinetoscope, was patented by Thomas Edison.
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Two of Edvard Munch's stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.
R&B icon Akon ceremoniously laid the first stone for Akon City, a futuristic Wakanda-like city in Senegal.
The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the US East Coast.
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
The first-ever inaugural US National Championship for tennis occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
