The first lighthouse in America was given the green light to be built at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.
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Inventor William Austin Burt patented the typographer, also known as the typewriter in the US.
The 87th Tour de France came to an end with the winner losing his title.
British boyband One Direction was formed during X-Factor UK.
Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
NASA announced they had found 'Earth's bigger, older cousin.'
