English composer Henry Purcell was appointed organist of the Chapel Royal, London.
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American outlaw Billy the Kid, also known as William H, Bonney was shot dead by police.
A patent was granted to Robert Goddard for a liquid-filled rocket.
President of France, Jacques Chirac narrowly escaped an assassination during the Bastille Day celebration.
Dr. Benjamin Spock's book 'Common Sense Book of Baby & Child Care' was published.
The Everly Brothers broke up after Phil Avery smashed guitar and stormed off stage.
