George Washington created the Purple Heart medal that symbolizes military merit.
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Hollywood's first full Asian cast movie called 'Crazy Rich Asians' was released.
Pope Pius VII restored the Society of Jesus.
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.
Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for US president by the Progressive Party.
Pirate alcohol smuggler Horace Alderman killed three people, including a coast guardsman and secret service agent.
