A tropical storm named Irina on the island of Madagascar killed 65 people.
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The Boston Massacre occurred.
The world's favorite paper joiner, the stapler was patented by C. H. Gould in England.
Pope Francis made history when he became the first pope to visit Iraq.
Led Zeppelin started their first tour at Ulster Hall, Belfast, UK.
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin died in his home after suffering from a stroke.
