Queen Victoria took to the throne during her coronation on this day at Westminster Abbey, London.
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The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the final 'Committee of the Whole' Congress.
Mercedes and Benz merged to form the brand name Mercedes-Benz.
The third-strongest recorded earthquake in US history happened in Southern California.
Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated, ultimately causing World War I.
The first Hughes Communications Galaxy satellite was launched into orbit.
