Norwich University was founded in Vermont.
It was the first private military school in the United States.
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After being the first man to sail the world non-stop in the wrong direction, Chay Blyth returned to the UK.
Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupted for the first time in 115 years.
Flammable vapor caught fire at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California.
NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars' Aeolis Palus plain.
Pittsburgh hosted the world's largest pinball tournament.
