Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
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Mexican grill chain Chipotle opened its first restaurant.
The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
The Treaty of Berlin was signed, granting Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania independence from Turkey.
Queen Victoria inherited Buckingham Palace from her uncle and moved in, becoming the first royal to live on the property.
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.
