Smith and Wesson patented the first metal bullet cartridges.
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Estonian tribes defeated Sweden in the Battle of Lihula.
The Warsaw Radio Mast in Poland malfunctioned and collapsed.
The US Congress made a final decision on the use of the US Dollar as currency.
Richard Nixon announced his resignation from being President of the United States of America.
Coolio's hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise' was released.
