A Japanese scientist, Shibasaburo Kitasato, isolated the bacterium of the Bubonic Plague.
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Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.
Astronomer Galileo demonstrated one of his earlier telescopes to Venetian lawmakers.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
Businessman Momofuku Ando marketed the first-ever pre-cooked instant noodles.
Alicia Thornton became the first British female jockey after taking part in a horse race at York Racecourse in Knavesmire, England.
