Nikephoros II Phokas was crowned emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
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Edwin Prescott was awarded a patent for the vertical loop Roller Coaster.
Georgian heavyweight-lifting champion Lasha Talakhadze smashed a world record by lifting an incredible 473 kg.
The first issue of Sports Illustrated magazine is published.
The world's first colored cartoon with synchronized sound was released.
Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly swim in a record 50:58 at the Beijing Olympic finals.
