The first idea of a fire escape was patented.
The escape consisted of a wicker basket attached to a pulley and chain.
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Researchers discovered that as many as 600 million birds die in the US every year after flying into skyscrapers.
Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race for US president.
The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher died at 87 years old.
Roman Emperor Caracalla was stabbed to death by a guard while urinating.
One of the world's most important medieval castles, Krak des Chevaliers, was conquered by Sultan Baibars.
