The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
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Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Bishop William of St. Calais demolished the old Saxon church in Durham and laid the foundation for the new Norman Durham cathedral.
American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
