The first-ever licensed kosher butcher opened in New York City.
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Christopher Columbus wrote about tobacco use by the natives of New England.
The Soviet Union's uncrewed Buran space shuttle completed its first and only space flight.
Isaac Pitman introduced his shorthand system, 'Stenographic Shorthand,' for writing.
English military officer Myles Standish lead 16 men to explore Cape Cod.
Ubisoft released Rayman Origins worldwide for PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.
