Edgar the Peaceful, noted for his peacekeeping, became King of England.
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Newark Liberty International Airport opened, becoming the first airport in the New York City metropolitan area.
Rudolf I became king of Germany and reigned until he died in 1291.
The first volume of 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott was published in the US.
Mass murderer, Stephen Paddock, shot dead 59 people and injured 869 while firing at 22,000 concertgoers in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
The United States Congress established Yosemite National Park.
