NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft entered interstellar space, becoming the first artificial object to do so.
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Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.
Naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor discovered the world's tallest tree in Redwood National Park, California.
Uruguay gained independence from Brazil, which is now celebrated as a National Holiday for Uruguayans.
US President Biden approved student debt loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for those who are qualified.
