The world’s favorite paper joiner, the stapler was patented by C. H. Gould in England.
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A tropical storm named Irina on the island of Madagascar killed 65 people.
Beethoven's 4th Symphony in B was performed for the first time.
Nikola Tesla tried to explain how the phenomenon of ball lightning works.
The Boston Massacre occurred.
Pope Francis made history when he became the first pope to visit Iraq.
