Samuel Morse sent the first telegraph message using Morse code across two miles of wire in New Jersey, USA.
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The first successful administration of insulin to treat diabetes was given to 14-year-old Leonard Thompson.
The British-American band, The Pretenders, released their debut album called 'Pretenders.'
Diego, a 100-year-old tortoise, was retired from a breeding program after fathering 800+ children.
Wesley College was established in Melbourne, Australia.
The Grand Canyon National Monument was created.
