Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
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John F. Kennedy was nominated as a presidential candidate by the US Democrats.
Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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 famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
