Henri Desgrange made the world’s first world record for a bicycle, reaching a speed of 21.95 miles per hour.
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Natalie Cole released her debut album titled 'Inseparable,' which went on to win two Grammys.
Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.
In Montreal, Canada, a fire broke out after an English merchant put fireplace ashes in his attic for soap-making – not knowing that the cinders were still hot.
Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the United States of America.
US President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
