The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
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Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
