Andrew Hallidie introduced the cable car to San Francisco after witnessing a horse and carriage accident.
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Adolf Hitler became Führer of Germany following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg.
Iraq invaded the Gulf state of Kuwait.
English clockmaker Daniel Quare gained the patents for a portable barometer to measure air pressure.
The finalized copy of the United States Declaration of Independence was signed by congress.
Britain took power over the Indian government.
