Edward & Sarah Bishop and seven others were examined by Magistrates in Salem, Massachusetts, for witchcraft.
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The German army used chlorine gas for the first time.
The final gasps of the Crab Head nebula were observed as it went supernova.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston completed the world's first non-stop, single-handed global circumnavigation.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
The US Congress passed legislation that allowed the 'In God We Trust' inscription on the currency.
