Margaret Symons became the first woman to speak in British Parliament.
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The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
The US government began its trade embargo against Cuba.
The citizens of Texas accepted the new constitution and approved the annexation ordinance.
The American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan posthumously won a Nobel prize in literature.
