George Selden filed for the first patent for a gasoline-driven automobile.
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The first Westminster dog show took place.
Dr. John Pemberton sold the first Coca-Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jim ''Catfish" Hunter of the Oakland Athletics pitched the ninth perfect game, defeating the Minnesota Twins (4-0).
The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain was the world's first modern roller coaster to include a vertical loop.
Richard Nixon was harassed in Peru.
