Center left-wing Independent Labour Party was formed in Britain with Keir Hardie as the leader.
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Avezzano earthquake claimed 30,000 lives in Italy.
Nine thousand scientists from 43 nations signed a petition to ban nuclear testing.
German composer Richard Wagner completed 'Parsifal' – one of his most famous operas.
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer changed his plea from not guilty to guilty but insane.
The most destructive riot in Constantinople's history, the Nika Riots, began during a chariot race.