Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
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New York City experienced a 25-hour blackout when a substation on the Hudson River was struck by lightning, causing two circuit breakers to trip.
British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
The Northwest Ordinance was enacted; it is considered one of the most important legislative acts that the Confederation Congress of the US passed.
John F. Kennedy was nominated as a presidential candidate by the US Democrats.
The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
