A medical paper on smallpox was published in Boston, making it the first medical publication in American history.
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by British crime writer Agatha Christie, was published in the UK.
New York City passed a law prohibiting women from smoking in public places.
A meteorite that hit Australia 2.2 billion years ago was announced as Earth's oldest recognized meteorite impact structure.
Li Na became the first Asian-born tennis player to be entered into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The iconic DeLorean sports car began production in Northern Ireland.