Mercurius became Pope John II, making him the first pope to change their name after attaining popehood.
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The Moon was photographed for the first time.
A patent was awarded to Willis Carrier, which gave us the world’s first Air Conditioner.
The US & Canada agreed to divert the Niagara River to protect the Niagara Falls from eroding.
The Stardust space probe collected a sample of comet dust.
Prolific serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper,' was arrested in Sheffield, UK.
