King Louis the Pious was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope.
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Stephenie Meyer's vampire novel 'Twilight' was published.
The American romantic comedy 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' starring Audrey Hepburn, was released in the US.
During World War I, as a soldier, Adolf Hitler was injured by a grenade blast.
The Great Cyclone of Calcutta hit India and destroyed over half the city.
Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.
