King Henry VIII became the head of the Church of England.
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Inventor Elisha Otis acquired a patent for a steam engine for elevators.
Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida.
Hunga Tonga, a volcano in Tonga, erupted, which triggered tsunami warnings from the US and Chile to Japan and Australia.
Taylor Caniff released his first-ever music video for his single 'Cash on Me.'
Emperor Otho began his three-month reign after overthrowing the previous emperor.