The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
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American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
