Dutch astronomer Johannes Fabricius discovered sunspots.
Sunspots are regions of reduced surface temperature on the sun.
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Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
Naples, Italy, banned kissing in public.
The Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 9 was launched into orbit.
Bertha Landes became the first female mayor of a major city (Seattle) in the US.
The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.