Astronomer Galileo demonstrated one of his earlier telescopes to Venetian lawmakers.
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Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.
Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft entered interstellar space, becoming the first artificial object to do so.
US President Biden approved student debt loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for those who are qualified.
