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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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.
Researchers discovered that as many as 600 million birds die in the US every year after flying into skyscrapers.
The iconic historical Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire, England, was dedicated to Bishop Walkelin.
NASA's Discovery space shuttle launched on mission STS-56.
