John Adams was selected to negotiate a peace treaty of commerce with Great Britain following the Revolutionary war.
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The first Ford Model T car was assembled.
During the American Revolution, Lancaster in Pennsylvania became the capital of the United States for just one day.
Barbra Streisand released her single 'The Way We Were.'
Locomotion No. 1 became the first passenger-carrying steam-powered locomotive and was driven by George and Stephenson.
Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16.