Isaac Pitman introduced his shorthand system, “Stenographic Shorthand,” for writing.
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The Soviet Union's uncrewed Buran space shuttle completed its first and only space flight.
The first-ever licensed kosher butcher opened in New York City.
Christopher Columbus wrote about tobacco use by the natives of New England.
The first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, US.
English military officer Myles Standish lead 16 men to explore Cape Cod.
