Isaac Pitman introduced his shorthand system, “Stenographic Shorthand,” for writing.
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The Continental Congress ratified the Articles of Confederation, the first government rule for the newly-formed United States of America.
The US held its first poultry show at Boston's Public Garden.
The Soviet Union's uncrewed Buran space shuttle completed its first and only space flight.
The first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, US.
Sony released their PlayStation 4 in North America and sold one million units within 24 hours.
