Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
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Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
