Cellular mobile phone service was made available to the American public for the first time.
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Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy.
James Wallace Black took the USA's first aerial photo in Boston from a hot air balloon.
The cornerstone of the White House was laid, marking the first day of construction.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.
