The first lighthouse in America was given the green light to be built at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.
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Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
Italian Artist Caravaggio signed his first commission contract to paint the Contarelli Chapel in the French church in Rome.
The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.
The 9/11 victim compensation fund was extended indefinitely by the US Senate.
The Chinese Communist Party was founded in Shanghai.
