George Selden filed for the first patent for a gasoline-driven automobile.
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The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain was the world's first modern roller coaster to include a vertical loop.
The British runner, Henry Barrett, ran a world record marathon at 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 31 seconds in the Polytechnic Marathon in London.
Singapore passed anti-fake news laws.
Jim ''Catfish" Hunter of the Oakland Athletics pitched the ninth perfect game, defeating the Minnesota Twins (4-0).
NASA's Atlas-Centaur rocket exploded mid-air during its first test flight.
