Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
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Mexican grill chain Chipotle opened its first restaurant.
The USSR's Luna 15 robotic spacecraft was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
Queen Victoria inherited Buckingham Palace from her uncle and moved in, becoming the first royal to live on the property.
British prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party, was elected by the Party's MPs.