Solymon Merrick patented the wrench tool.
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Pope Leo II became the bishop of Rome.
King Charles IX of France became an adult on his 13th birthday.
A law was passed declaring that the 'Palestinian Pound' could be used as legal tender in Palestine and Israel.
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
Balloonist John Wise started the world's first airmail service by balloon from Lafayette to Crawfordsville, Indiana.
