Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
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Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
Bishop William of St. Calais demolished the old Saxon church in Durham and laid the foundation for the new Norman Durham cathedral.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
