The English explorer Verney Cameron became the first European to cross Africa from east to west.
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Using Johannes Kepler's predictions, French scientist Pierre Gassendi became the first person to witness Mercury's transit between the Earth and the Sun.
New York City elected its first African American Mayor, David Dinkins.
RedOctane released Guitar Hero for PlayStation 2 in North America.
The Stoughton Musical Society, the oldest musical society in the US, was formed.
Colorado became the second US state to give women the right to vote.
