The first sustained flight of over five minutes was achieved and traveled three miles in the process.
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The European Space Agency launched the Venus Express, the first European spacecraft to reach Venus.
George Bruce received the first US design patents for typefaces and bordering.
In San Diego, California, SeaWorld announced that it would phase out its orca shows following protests.
Holy Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria defeated Frederick I of Austria during the Battle of Gammelsdorf.
The Mayflower, filled with Puritan Pilgrims, spotted land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
