Isaac Pitman introduced his shorthand system, “Stenographic Shorthand,” for writing.
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The US held its first poultry show at Boston's Public Garden.
American businessman King Camp Gillette was granted his patent for the safety razor.
Microsoft entered the video game market with the launch of its first game console, the Xbox.
The first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, US.
Ubisoft released Rayman Origins worldwide for PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.
