The London Beer Flood, an industrial accident that created a “beer tsunami,” resulted in the death of nine people.
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The Treaty of Campo Formio was signed between France and Austria.
The adventure comedy movie 'Around the World in 80 Days' premiered in New York, US.
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to humanitarian Mother Teresa.
IMDB (Internet Movie Database) was founded. It was incorporated as a website in January 1996.
The University of Greifswald was founded in Germany. It was the second university in continental Northern Europe.
