The second Earl Grey, famous for his tea brand, became Prime Minister of Britain.
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The Melbourne cable tramway system opened the Victoria Bridge line in Melbourne, Australia.
Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
The first of Disney's 'Toy Story' movies were released to theaters in the United States.
American country singer Toby Keith released his single 'How Do You Like Me Now?!'
A 100-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Texas killed two people and injured 120 more.
