The United States Weather Bureau made its first comprehensive weather forecast.
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US President John Adams became the first president to move into the White House.
The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was officially opened.
Palau's archipelago became the first country in the world to ban the use of sunscreen containing harmful chemicals that destroy reefs.
Collins Dictionary announced 'brat' as their word of the year.
Jankenteam's Alex Kidd in Miracle World was released in Japan for the Sega Master System.
