Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
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Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
The world's first roller skating rink opened in Rhode Island.
