The novel “Emma” by Jane Austen was first published.
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Yohl Ik'nal ascended to the throne of Palenque, making her the first queen regnant in Maya history.
A gas explosion occurred in Guoqiao, Kai, Chongqing, China.
The Rutan Voyager became the first plane to fly around the world without stopping for fuel.
Vincent van Gogh cut his left ear off with a razor after an argument with fellow painter Paul Gauguin.
A 6.25 magnitude earthquake destroyed central Managua, Nicaragua, killing about 10,000 people.
