One of William Shakespeare’s most acclaimed plays, “Romeo & Juliet” was performed for the first time.
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The New York Evening Mirror published Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem 'The Raven.'
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first non-Spanish player to captain Real Madrid.
The Coca-Cola Company was incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia.
Kansas entered the Union, making it the 34th state to join the United States of America.
Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' was released in theaters.
