Benjamin Franklin was awarded the Godfrey Copley Medal.
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Pope Gregory XII was appointed head of the Catholic Church by a conclave of 15 cardinals in Rome.
German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann found The Mask of Agamemnon at the Greek site of Mycenae.
A meteorite crashed through the roof of an Alabama home and hit a woman taking a nap.
Ariana Grande released her 'Thank U Next' music video.
The Balmis Expedition began in Spain. It's considered the first international healthcare expedition in history.
