James Meredith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.
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A great ball of fire was witnessed over the east coast of Great Britain.
The USS Indianapolis warship, which sank during World War II, was discovered in the Pacific Ocean 3.4 miles below the surface.
A mega blackout happened on Java and Bali islands in Indonesia, affecting around 100 million people.
The United States Exploring Expedition set sail.
French astronomer Pierre Janssen first recorded evidence of helium, a then-unknown element.
