After laying siege to Orléans for nearly seven months, England’s forces finally gave up and simply marched away.
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The British runner, Henry Barrett, ran a world record marathon at 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 31 seconds in the Polytechnic Marathon in London.
Jim ''Catfish" Hunter of the Oakland Athletics pitched the ninth perfect game, defeating the Minnesota Twins (4-0).
The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain was the world's first modern roller coaster to include a vertical loop.
The first Westminster dog show took place.
The Communist Party of Romania was founded.
