The Surgeon’s Photograph, the most famous photo of the Loch Ness Monster, was published.
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Climate change activist Greta Thunberg gave a speech in London, leading to protests across the city for four days.
The FBI arrested an American terrorist, Timothy McVeigh, who was responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing.
Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome.
Legend Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' smashed the charts reaching #1.
While observing a compass needle, scientist Hans Christian Ørsted discovered electromagnetism.