The first sustained flight of over five minutes was achieved and traveled three miles in the process.
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Holy Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria defeated Frederick I of Austria during the Battle of Gammelsdorf.
George Bruce received the first US design patents for typefaces and bordering.
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli released his sixth album, 'Sacred Arias,' which sold over 5 million copies, making it the highest-selling classical album ever by a solo singer.
Paul Rudd was named People Magazine's 2021 Sexiest Man Alive.
The European Space Agency launched the Venus Express, the first European spacecraft to reach Venus.
