The Spanish National Assembly officially abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.
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The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
New York became the first US court to allow blood test results to be used as evidence.
Aston Villa's director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.
Karl Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas died after falling off a tightrope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
