Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America.
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Mechanical engineer Karl Benz drove his first automobile in Mannheim, Germany.
The Bank of Savings in New York City became the first bank in the US.
The Battle of Fort Necessity occurred.
'Back to the Future' was released in US theaters.
North America's biggest battle, ''The Battle of Gettysburg,” was won by the union.
