English military officer Myles Standish lead 16 men to explore Cape Cod.
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The Soviet Union's uncrewed Buran space shuttle completed its first and only space flight.
The first-ever licensed kosher butcher opened in New York City.
American businessman King Camp Gillette was granted his patent for the safety razor.
The first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, US.
Isaac Pitman introduced his shorthand system, 'Stenographic Shorthand,' for writing.
