Norwich University was founded in Vermont.
It was the first private military school in the United States.
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The Department of Health in Manila, Philippines, declared a national epidemic after the dengue outbreak.
Korean Air Flight 801 crashed while approaching Guam airport, killing 229 of the 254 people aboard.
Pittsburgh hosted the world's largest pinball tournament.
NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars' Aeolis Palus plain.
Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupted for the first time in 115 years.
