Pope John Paul II was sent to hospital for 55 days after contracting an infection.
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Samuel Morse was granted the patents for his telegraph.
The movie 'Jaws' by Steven Spielberg hit theaters.
After years of discussions, the US adopted the Great Seal national symbol, which features the iconic bald eagle.
Haitian coup d'état started, and President Henri Namphy overthrew President Leslie Manigat.
The University of Oxford, England, received its first charter from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
