Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
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Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
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.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
