The United States Congress passed the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act.
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The world's first emergency telephone calls were accepted in London, UK.
Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. was selected as the first African-American astronaut.
Spain legalized same-sex marriage.
Charles Blondin became the first person to cross Niagara Falls by walking across a tightrope.
Charles J. Guiteau was hung until dead for the assassination of US President James A. Garfield.
