The largest known solar storm occurred, causing electrical problems to telegraph services.
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Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte successfully flew the first non-stop transatlantic flight from east to west when they landed in New York City.
The Wars of Castro ended when Pope Innocent X and his forces destroyed the Italian city of Castro.
Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
Machine guns were used for the first time in a battle in Omdurman, Sudan, Africa.
The Great Fire of London began.
