Edward the Confessor was crowned the new King of England in Winchester, England.
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Frank Gotch won the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship after a 2-hour match.
Robert Walpole gained the title of first Prime Minister of Britain.
A shooting took place at YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, California.
The mail delivery system known as the Pony Express started.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has confirmed that he did snort his father's ashes.
