The Bank of Savings in New York City became the first bank in the US.
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Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
The world's first stock index was published.
North America's biggest battle, ''The Battle of Gettysburg,” was won by the union.
Saladin's troops surrounded the Jerusalem Crusaders, so they were unable to reach the Springs of Kafr Hattin and would lose the battle.
Norway's oldest newspaper, 'Adresseavisen,' was first printed.
