Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America.
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Saladin's troops surrounded the Jerusalem Crusaders, so they were unable to reach the Springs of Kafr Hattin and would lose the battle.
Mechanical engineer Karl Benz drove his first automobile in Mannheim, Germany.
The world's first stock index was published.
Norway's oldest newspaper, 'Adresseavisen,' was first printed.
Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
