George Washington created the Purple Heart medal that symbolizes military merit.
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The Valais Witch Trials started in Switzerland, making it the first witch hunt of its kind, which became much more widespread over the next few decades.
Pope Pius VII restored the Society of Jesus.
Hollywood's first full Asian cast movie called 'Crazy Rich Asians' was released.
The first known performance of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' was performed.
American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted the patent for the revolving door.
